Who is Arsenal star Jen Beattie and does she have a partner?
JEN BEATTIE boasts an impressive football career and has even been handed an MBE for her contributions to the sport.
Though she is best known for her work on the pitch, the Women’s Super League star has also made headlines for her personal life.
Who is Jen Beattie?
Jen Beattie is a Scottish footballer was born in Glasgow on May 13, 1991.
She became interested in football after playing her brother Johnnie and his friends at primary school.
Beattie was selected to play for Glasgow Primary School, where she was the only girl on the team ,and given the role of captain.
Her brother went on to pursue a different path and became a professional rugby union player, representing Scotland on 38 occasions.
Jen and Johnnie’s father is former Scotland and British Lions rugby union player, John Beattie.
In October 2020, Jen was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Beattie continued to appear for both Arsenal and Scotland during her radiotherapy treatment and also underwent surgery to remove the lump.
Speaking about her experience of living with the disease, the sports star told The Herald: “It was one of the most difficult times of my life.
“I was diagnosed during the middle of Covid, so being away from family and friends was one of the toughest things.
“I always give credit to my teammates and my club who supported me through that.”
Beattie was awarded an MBE in the 2023 New Year Honours for her services to football and charity.
What football clubs has Jen Beattie played for?
Beattie got her break in football when she started playing for Queen’s Park Rangers.
This led to her joining Celtic Ladies, where she was then spotted by Arsenal scouts.
After making the trip south to The Emirates, Beattie quickly started to amass silverware, winning the Women’s Premier League along with two league cups and two FA Cups also.
Jen then moved to France when she signed for Montpellier on a two-year contract.
Man City then came calling and the Scottish defender won another four trophies during her spell with The Citizens.
Jen then spent a season out on loan in Australia, playing for Melbourne City.
She returned to Arsenal in 2019 and won the FA Women’s Super League with her team that same year.
Beattie retired from international duty in early 2023.
She earned over 100 caps during her her 14-year stint with Scotland’s national team.
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Who is Jen Beattie dating?
Beattie dated former Love Island winner Amber Gill in late 2022.
In November 2023 it was reported that the couple had split.
A source told MailOnline of the break up: “Amber and Jen have decided to end their relationship.
“They remain good friends and the split was amicable but they just grew apart after struggling to spend time together.
“There’s still a lot of love between them and Amber will always hold a special place in her heart for Jen but ending their romance was the best decision for their lives right now.”
Jen and Amber first sparked romance rumours when they were seen exchanging numerous flirty emoji icons and messages on social media.
They then appeared to confirm their relationship when Amber posted a video of her in a box at Emirates Stadium, the home of Arsenal Football Club.