Steffi Hardy

Steffi Hardy (born 29 June 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Apollon Ladies. Born in England, she plays for the Cyprus national team.

Date of birth 29 June 1996 (age 29)

Place of birth Workington, England

Current team

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Steffi Hardy
Personal information
Date of birth	(1996-06-29) 29 June 1996 (age 29)
Place of birth	Workington, England
Position	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Apollon Ladies
Number	6
Youth career
–2013	Blackburn Rovers
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2014–2017	South Alabama Jaguars	85	(14)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2014	Blackburn Rovers	12	(1)
2018	Grindavík	14	(0)
2019–	Apollon Ladies	83	(18)
International career^‡
2025–	Cyprus	7	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 09:35, 9 April 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 13:32, 13 June 2025 (UTC)

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Club career

Hardy began her senior career playing for Blackburn Rovers, making 12 league appearances for the club during the 2013–14 season in the Northern Division of the FA Women's National League.^[1] In 2014, she enrolled at the University of South Alabama to study exercise science and play college soccer.^[2] After graduating, Hardy joined Besta deild kvenna side Grindavík ahead of the 2018 season.^[3] After a season, she joined Cypriot First Division side Apollon Ladies in January 2019.^[4]

Born in England, Hardy qualified to represent the Cyprus national team after five-years of residency. On 5 April 2024, Hardy made her international debut, playing the full match in a 3–0 defeat to Belarus in UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying.^[5] In June 2025, she scored her first international goal during a 2025 UEFA Women's Nations League victory over Georgia.^[6]

Hardy is the twin sister of fellow professional footballer Rio Hardy and the pair attended Stainburn School in Workington together.^[7]