Lucy Bronze Opens Up About Autism and ADHD: How It Contributed to Her Football Success

by 247sports March 19, 2025

March 19, 2025 0 comments

Lucy Bronze Opens Up About Autism and ADHD Diagnosis

Aspect	Details
Player	Lucy Bronze, England and Chelsea defender
Diagnosis	Autism and ADHD
Announcement	First-time public disclosure in 2023
Reaction to Diagnosis	Not surprised; always knew about it from a young age
Motivation for Speaking Out	To raise awareness and reduce stigma around autism and ADHD
Impact on Career	Believes autism contributed to her successful football career
Key Traits	Intense interest in football, which she describes as an obsession
Career Highlights	Euro 2022 winner 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup runner-up 22 major trophies, including five Champions League titles with Lyon and Chelsea 2019 UEFA Player of the Year
Personal Insights	Being misunderstood as a child was difficult Casey Stoney helped her understand her traits Training every day is a superpower for her
Ambassador Role	Ambassador for the UK’s National Autistic Society
Interview Source	BBC Sport