Chloe Kelly has been honored with a Barbie doll as part of Mattel's first "Barbie Dream Team" for International Women's Day. The Arsenal and England forward joins tennis great Serena Williams and cricketer Smriti Mandhana among the sporting figures recognized for their industry leadership. The 28-year-old expressed pride in becoming a role model for young girls through this special recognition.

"To be a Barbie role model is so special," said Kelly, who helped England win back-to-back European Championships. The forward described the doll as a "massive win" off the pitch, noting how young girls dream of such moments but often don't believe they could come true. She emphasized this honor as meaningful as her on-field achievements for both club and country.

Kelly's on-pitch contributions include scoring the extra-time winner against Germany in the 2022 final and the crucial penalty in last summer's victory over Spain. Her season also saw her reach the World Cup final with England and win the Women's Champions League with Arsenal. The recognition from Mattel comes as Kelly continues to establish herself as one of England's most influential attacking players.