Arsenal and England forward Chloe Kelly is one of nine athletes to receive a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll. Mattel created the figures to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the brand and International Women’s Day. The initiative aims to recognise female sporting role models, according to Sky Sports.
Kelly is the only British athlete included in the 2024 collection. The doll wears a football kit and includes details that reflect the player's likeness. Other sportspeople featured in the series include tennis player Venus Williams and gymnast Rebeca Andrade, per The Guardian.
Kelly stated that it is a proud moment for her family to see her likeness represented as a doll. The forward joined Arsenal in early 2026 after previously playing for Manchester City. Mattel confirmed the dolls are not for general sale but serve as tributes to the individuals, as reported by Reuters. This project follows similar dolls previously made for other female footballers such as Mary Earps and Sam Kerr.
