Farida Salem
WE Talk Speaker
Farida is an Egyptian soccer player whose love for the game drives her towards success as she continues to battle gender stereotypes and cultural boundaries. She believes the journey is what
matters, and her happiness lies on the field.
Aside from playing, Farida is also dedicated to developing the women’s game across the world. She established Empower Football Academy for girls and Women at the age of 25 with the desire to lift passionate girls up with her throughout her journey. Whether it happens through coaching, teaching, mentoring, or simply inspiring younger generations to pursue soccer as a career-Farida is all in!
