Hannah Hampton became the youngest goalkeeper ever to reach 100 Womens Super League (WSL) appearances in Chelseas 5-0 victory against Everton at the weekend.
The 23-year-old has made a seamless transition to top-flight football, continuing to grow from strength to strength in her bid to become Englands number one.
Questions arose around Hamptons decision to depart Aston Villa for Chelsea in the summer of 2023, as many fans wondered why a young keeper of her talent would opt to move to a club who were already stacked with the likes of Ann-Katrin Berger and Zecira Musovic.
However, it didn't take long for Hampton to wave those questions away, making her debut for the Blues with a 3-0 clean sheet away to Bristol City in December 2023. For Hampton, the rest was history.
Having become the youngest WSL goalkeeper to reach 100 league appearances at just the age of 23, Hampton continues to prove why her talent knows no ceiling.
90min have ranked Hannah Hampton's five best saves during her career in top-flight football.
5. Manchester City vs Chelsea - 07/03/24
Unbeatable.
Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) March 8, 2024
Hannah Hampton made saves against City. pic.twitter.com/zRQApJ7Ahz
A meeting with Arsenal in the Continental Cup final awaited either Manchester City or Chelsea, and Hampton sure did have her say in the matter.
Pulling off ten saves against one of the best frontlines in Europe, Hamptons heroics saved the day for the Blues at the Joie Stadium.
4. England vs France - 31/05/24
That is some save from Hannah Hampton pic.twitter.com/cZlCNlyR9j
ITV Football (@itvfootball) May 31, 2024
Selected as Englands number one across both meetings with France in the UEFA Womens Nations League, Hampton proved why she is so deserving of her spot in the Lionesses squad.
It was a disappointing outing for England at St James Park as France claimed a 2-1 on the occasion. Despite the result, Hampton was able to showcase her strengths after a leaping save denied Maelle Lakrars header from floating into top-bins.
3. Chelsea vs Aston Villa - 13/02/22
Super Hannah Hampton @hannahhampton_ pulling out an incredible double save #BarclaysFAWSL @AVWFCOfficial pic.twitter.com/IGEYE00yM8
Barclays Women's Super League (@BarclaysWSL) March 13, 2022
A performance against her future side marked the start of Hamptons brilliance in the WSL. First denying a shot from Sam Kerr at close range, Hampton then regained her composure to pull off a remarkable double-save and block Guro Reitens strike.
Former Aston Villa boss Carla Ward celebrated from the sidelines- Hannah, superb!
2. France vs England - 05/06/24
Hannah Hampton. Wow
ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 4, 2024
A brilliant reflex save to keep the Lionesses in front#Lionesses | #WEURO2025 pic.twitter.com/vLqTXYLWvl
Causing a serious selection headache for Sarina Wiegman, Hampton continues to prove herself to be a serious threat to Mary Earps for the number one shirt.
A game-saving save in the 91st minute saw Hampton preserve Englands 2-1 lead over France in a must-win clash with the Lionesses. Lightning reaction time from Hampton led England to victory in the UEFA Womens Nations League fixture in Saint-Etienne.
1. Chelsea vs Aston Villa - 05/11/24
What a save @hannahhampton_ flying into action for @ChelseaFCW!#BarclaysWSL pic.twitter.com/IF3BU500cx
Barclays Women's Super League (@BarclaysWSL) September 20, 2024
Coming in at number one is none other than Hamptons heroic save in the dying minutes of Chelseas 1-0 victory over Aston Villa on the opening weekend of the current season.
Solidifying victory against her former side, a reaching save saw Hampton tip Sabrina DAngelos header over the crossbar.
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