Queen of football: Fans beg to join Kiana Dufour’s finishing drill after a viral display
Kiana Dufour, crowned the 'Queen of football', posted a clip of her finishing at a local training field, blasting shots into an empty net. She captioned the video 'Simple' and added, 'It's only interesting from outside the 18-yard box.' The post exploded across social media, drawing astonished praise and playful requests from fans who wanted to train with her. One commenter wrote, 'AI... No one is that pretty AND talented!' while another joked they'd love to practice finishing with her. The moment showed how a rising star can grab global attention from a single drill.
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From Haiti to Canada to Mississippi: a football journey begins
Her journey begins in Haiti, where she represented youth teams, and continues as she played as a striker while based in Quebec, Canada. In November, the University of Southern Mississippi announced she had landed a deal with the club, bringing her onto a larger stage. It took a couple of months for her clips to go viral, but once they did, her story found a rapidly growing audience.
The finishing moment: a simple shot, a social storm
Behind the moment was a straightforward premise: a camera, a net, and precise finishing. The video shows Dufour taking shots into an empty net, with a caption that downplays the spectacle. 'It's only interesting from outside the 18-yard box' hinted at a calm, accurate touch that captivates viewers. The clip resonated beyond football fans, turning routine training into a global conversation about skill and style.
A growing audience and high-profile admirers
Her online presence has exploded: more than 475,000 followers and counting. She has even attracted the notice of high-profile admirers, including Memphis Depay, who follows and engages with her content. Several established players—Jesse Lingard, Reiss Nelson and Weston McKennie—have liked her posts, signaling cross-border recognition of a rising star.
Looking ahead: the 2025 season and a cultural moment for women’s football
With the 2025 season set to start in August, fans are watching how her talents translate to on-field success. The signing that brought Dufour to Southern Mississippi was announced in November, and the viral moment that followed has thrust her into a wider spotlight. Her rise mirrors a broader shift: women’s football gaining visibility and cultural resonance far beyond the traditional echo chambers.
