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In focus: Hurtré making her mark on the WSL
Following six goals in six WSL appearances, a Player of the Month award and a memorable senior France debut, Océane Hurtré reflects on an eventful start to the season.
2026-10-27T13:00+00:00
Six goals in six games, a Barclays Women’s Super League Player of the Month award and a maiden senior international appearance for France. Océane Hurtré has wasted little time making her mark on the top flight.
For a player experiencing her first season in the Barclays Women’s Super League, Hurtré could hardly have asked for a more impressive start.
The French forward has been one of Blues’ standout performers since their return to the top flight, scoring six goals in her opening six league appearances and quickly establishing herself as a threat to opposition defences.
Her performances have not gone unnoticed. After receiving nominations for both the Barclays WSL Player of the Month and Goal of the Month awards, Hurtré was crowned September's Player of the Month, an outstanding achievement in her first month competing at the highest level of English women's football.
It is recognition that reflects not only her individual quality but also the impact she has made as Blues look to establish themselves among the country's elite following last season's promotion.
Among her early highlights have been two Player of the Match performances against Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park.
Against Brighton, Hurtré opened the scoring after just eight minutes, setting the tone for an impressive attacking display as Blues raced into a two-goal lead before eventually sharing the points.
Two weeks later, she was at the heart of another six-goal thriller, scoring twice in a dramatic 3-3 draw with Crystal Palace.
Her first arrived inside the opening minute, giving Blues the perfect start, before she added a second with an outstanding finish from a seemingly impossible angle.
Reflecting on the latter, Hurtré explained that instinct had taken over.
“Yeah, I have only one solution. I need to shoot. So, I take a chance and I score.”
The strike was subsequently nominated for the league's Goal of the Month award, while Hurtré herself picked it as her favourite of September, highlighting the difficulty of finding the net from such a tight angle.
Despite her individual contribution, the forward was quick to shift the focus towards the collective effort, particularly after Blues battled back to secure a point with a late equaliser.
“Yeah, it was a good game. We scored in the last minute, so yeah, it's positive. We need to keep going again.”
That team-first mentality has been a consistent feature of Hurtré's early performances, with the forward demonstrating the determination and togetherness that underpin Amy Merricks' squad.
When asked to select the standout performance from one of her teammates during September, Hurtré was quick to recognise Neve Herron's crucial goal-line clearance against Crystal Palace, a moment that proved just as valuable as her own contributions in front of goal.
Her impressive scoring run continued at Goodison Park, where she netted her fifth goal in as many league appearances against Everton, before finding the net once again against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium to make it six goals in six WSL outings.
Finding the scoresheet against some of the division's most established opposition has further underlined the impact Hurtré is making, with the French forward proving herself capable of delivering on the biggest stages.
Her outstanding club form has also been recognised on the international stage, with Hurtré earning her first senior call-up to the France squad during October's international break.
Watching the squad announcement alongside her father, the forward admitted the significance of the moment did not fully sink in until she arrived at the national team camp.
“I was watching on TV with my dad, and I saw my name on the list. I don't think I really believed it at first. It only started to feel real when I arrived at the France camp. It was amazing.”
The occasion proved emotional for the Hurtré family, with the forward revealing that both her parents were moved to tears by the news.
“He cried! Then I called my mum, and she cried too. Everyone was crying!”
Her dream international debut then became even more memorable as she marked her first senior appearance with a goal and an assist, capping a remarkable period in her career.
The achievement came just as Hurtré was celebrating her Barclays WSL Player of the Month award, making for an extraordinary few days in which her performances for club and country received recognition.
“I don't have the words to describe it! It's just been an amazing month for me, and I'm so proud.”
For a newly promoted side competing against established WSL opposition, having a player capable of producing decisive moments has already proved invaluable.
And while the individual accolades have arrived quickly, Hurtré's appreciation for her teammates and determination to keep improving remain central to her approach.
With six goals in six WSL appearances, two Player of the Match awards, the league's monthly individual honour and a memorable senior international debut, the French forward has set an impressive standard.
And if her opening weeks are anything to go by, there is plenty more to come.
Watch Océane and the rest of Blues Women in action this Sunday as they take on Tottenham Hotspur at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park. Get your tickets HERE.
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Six goals in six games, a Barclays Women’s Super League Player of the Month award and a maiden senior international appearance for France. Océane Hurtré has wasted little time making her mark on the top flight.
For a player experiencing her first season in the Barclays Women’s Super League, Hurtré could hardly have asked for a more impressive start.
The French forward has been one of Blues’ standout performers since their return to the top flight, scoring six goals in her opening six league appearances and quickly establishing herself as a threat to opposition defences.
Her performances have not gone unnoticed. After receiving nominations for both the Barclays WSL Player of the Month and Goal of the Month awards, Hurtré was crowned September's Player of the Month, an outstanding achievement in her first month competing at the highest level of English women's football.
It is recognition that reflects not only her individual quality but also the impact she has made as Blues look to establish themselves among the country's elite following last season's promotion.
Among her early highlights have been two Player of the Match performances against Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park.
Against Brighton, Hurtré opened the scoring after just eight minutes, setting the tone for an impressive attacking display as Blues raced into a two-goal lead before eventually sharing the points.
Two weeks later, she was at the heart of another six-goal thriller, scoring twice in a dramatic 3-3 draw with Crystal Palace.
Her first arrived inside the opening minute, giving Blues the perfect start, before she added a second with an outstanding finish from a seemingly impossible angle.
Reflecting on the latter, Hurtré explained that instinct had taken over.
“Yeah, I have only one solution. I need to shoot. So, I take a chance and I score.”
The strike was subsequently nominated for the league's Goal of the Month award, while Hurtré herself picked it as her favourite of September, highlighting the difficulty of finding the net from such a tight angle.
Despite her individual contribution, the forward was quick to shift the focus towards the collective effort, particularly after Blues battled back to secure a point with a late equaliser.
“Yeah, it was a good game. We scored in the last minute, so yeah, it's positive. We need to keep going again.”
That team-first mentality has been a consistent feature of Hurtré's early performances, with the forward demonstrating the determination and togetherness that underpin Amy Merricks' squad.
When asked to select the standout performance from one of her teammates during September, Hurtré was quick to recognise Neve Herron's crucial goal-line clearance against Crystal Palace, a moment that proved just as valuable as her own contributions in front of goal.
Her impressive scoring run continued at Goodison Park, where she netted her fifth goal in as many league appearances against Everton, before finding the net once again against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium to make it six goals in six WSL outings.
Finding the scoresheet against some of the division's most established opposition has further underlined the impact Hurtré is making, with the French forward proving herself capable of delivering on the biggest stages.
Her outstanding club form has also been recognised on the international stage, with Hurtré earning her first senior call-up to the France squad during October's international break.
Watching the squad announcement alongside her father, the forward admitted the significance of the moment did not fully sink in until she arrived at the national team camp.
“I was watching on TV with my dad, and I saw my name on the list. I don't think I really believed it at first. It only started to feel real when I arrived at the France camp. It was amazing.”
The occasion proved emotional for the Hurtré family, with the forward revealing that both her parents were moved to tears by the news.
“He cried! Then I called my mum, and she cried too. Everyone was crying!”
Her dream international debut then became even more memorable as she marked her first senior appearance with a goal and an assist, capping a remarkable period in her career.
The achievement came just as Hurtré was celebrating her Barclays WSL Player of the Month award, making for an extraordinary few days in which her performances for club and country received recognition.
“I don't have the words to describe it! It's just been an amazing month for me, and I'm so proud.”
For a newly promoted side competing against established WSL opposition, having a player capable of producing decisive moments has already proved invaluable.
And while the individual accolades have arrived quickly, Hurtré's appreciation for her teammates and determination to keep improving remain central to her approach.
With six goals in six WSL appearances, two Player of the Match awards, the league's monthly individual honour and a memorable senior international debut, the French forward has set an impressive standard.
And if her opening weeks are anything to go by, there is plenty more to come.
Watch Océane and the rest of Blues Women in action this Sunday as they take on Tottenham Hotspur at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park. Get your tickets HERE.
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