Maddie Padelski

Madeline Abrianna Padelski (born September 29, 2007) is an American college soccer player who plays as a forward for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

[2][3] She started playing soccer when she was four and decided to focus on it over other sports when she was eight or nine, idolizing United States striker Alex Morgan.

[4][6] When she was 13, Padelski emerged as the top scorer for Nolensville High School with 31 goals and 7 assists in her freshman year in 2021.

She chose not to forego college despite receiving interest from National Women's Soccer League clubs Kansas City Current, Racing Louisville, and San Diego Wave.

[11] She was included on the under-17 roster for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, where she helped the United States place third, its best result since 2008.