Beautiful Kiwis Women in Football: New Zealand’s Football Ferns have been turning heads for years. The women who wear that white shirt carry real ability, real passion, and a natural confidence that goes well beyond the pitch. These five Kiwi players are among the most beautiful and talented footballers their country has ever produced.
No. 5 Hannah Blake
Hannah Blake has a bright, athletic presence that fits the direct way she plays. She grew up in New Zealand after being born in London and made her senior Football Ferns debut while still a teenager.
Blake spent two seasons with Durham Women before leaving in July 2026, finishing her spell with five goals in 41 appearances. Earlier that year, she scored a hat-trick against Solomon Islands as New Zealand won 8–0 in World Cup qualifying.
No. 4 Jacqui Hand
Jacqui Hand has an easy, warm presence and a style that feels completely natural. Her smile and calm personality make her stand out without needing anything overly polished.
Hand built part of her game at Colorado College before moving into professional football and becoming a regular Football Fern. In 2026, New Zealand Football listed her with FC Basel, with 37 senior caps and nine international goals at the time of the World Cup qualifying finals squad.
No. 3 Deven Jackson
Deven Jackson has a confident, energetic look that matches her football. She can play across the front line or in midfield, and her direct running gives her a noticeable presence whenever she gets space.
Jackson joined Melbourne City for the 2025–26 season and made 24 appearances across all competitions as the club won the Premiership and Championship double. She then re-signed for the 2026–27 campaign.
No. 2 Anna Green
Anna Green has a composed, classic presence that reflects a long career at international level. She was never a player who needed attention off the pitch; her confidence came from experience and consistency.
Green made her senior New Zealand debut in 2006 and retired from international football in 2023 after 82 caps across 16 years. Her club career also took her through Australia, Germany, England and Sweden.
No. 1 Anna Leat
Anna Leat has the calm, focused presence you expect from a goalkeeper. She carries herself quietly, but her confidence is obvious once the game starts, especially when she has to command the penalty area.
Leat became the first woman named in a Chatham Cup squad and was also the youngest player to start for the Football Ferns. She spent the 2025–26 A-League Women season with Newcastle Jets, making 12 appearances before leaving the club in August 2026.
New Zealand’s Finest
These five players represent different generations of New Zealand women’s football. Their careers have taken them from local football to professional leagues overseas, while each has also worn the Football Ferns shirt at senior level.
