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Who is Francesca Wilder? Meet the wife of Chris Wilder
Francesca Wilder is a homemaker, and she is mainly known for being the wife of the current manager of EFL club, Sheffield United , Chris Wilder.
Wilder comes from England, and she is known for being the partner of former Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. Read on to learn more about her nationality, net worth, facts and family.
Francesca and Chris Wilder Families
Francesca was born in 1971 in England, but no specific birth date was disclosed. There is not much information regarding her parents or other family members. It is not known whether she is the only child in her family.
Christopher John Wilder was born on September 23 1967, in Stocksbridge, West Riding of Yorkshire. Unfortunately, there is not much information regarding his parents or other family members.
Francesca Wilder’s husband, Chris Wilder
Chris started his football career as a trainee at Southampton and was released soon after. He played as a right-back and now is the EFL Championship club Middlesbrough manager.
His professional career was not that long, and he saw spells at Sheffield United, Rotherham United, Notts County, Bradford City, Brighton & Hove Albion and Halifax Town. He also had loan spells at five clubs. After returning, he began his management career at Alfreton Town, wherein 27 weeks, he won four trophies.
Wilder returned to Halifax Town as a manager and was in charge for more than 300 games until the club liquidated in 2008. He then joined Conference National club Oxford United where he just missed out on a play-off place in his first season.
After more than five years, he joined Northampton Town, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract. He led the club from relegation to a mid-table finish. On May 12 2016, Wilder joined his boyhood club Sheffield United on a three-year contract.
Wilder’s League One managerial debut got off to a poor start, only gaining a single point from the first four games, leaving Sheffield United at the bottom of League One. Still, the club pushed on and went on to become League Once Champions, securing 100 points in the process. After many ups and downs and taking the club to Premier League, On March 13 2021, Wilder left the club by mutual consent.
On November 7, he was appointed manager of Middlesbrough, where he was awarded EFL Championship Manager of the month.
Francesca and Chris Wilder Kids
Chris was first married to Rachel. They both met each other at a mutual friend’s wedding. The couple got married after a few years of dating. They have two children together. However, the marriage didn’t go well, and they parted ways.
Francesca then came into Wilder’s life and tied the knot with him after some years of dating on January 31, 2017. However, there are no details of their wedding. She takes care of Chris’s two daughters, Evie Wilder and Martha Wilder. Francesca has been through thick and thin with Chris Wilder and they share a great bond. Chris Wilder has been with the EFL championship club, Sheffield United, since 2023.
Francesca Wilder Profession, Career, Net Worth
Francesca is a homemaker and loves to shop online. In addition, she Handles the kids and the house.
However, she has not been found on any social media, and there is no disclosure of her net worth. Her husband Chris has an estimated net worth of around $4 million approx. However, her husband is also not found on any social media. They are often seen together at events and club matches.
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Brighton Defender Joins Boston Legacy in NWSL After Making 37 Appearances for Seagulls Since Summer 2023 Arrival
Brighton and Hove Albion have confirmed that defender Jorelyn Carabalí has left the club to join Boston Legacy in the NWSL. The Colombian international joined the Seagulls in summer 2023 and made 37 appearances during her time at the Amex Stadium.
Prior to her move to the WSL, Carabalí played for several clubs including Orsomarso, Atlético Huila, Deportivo Cali and Atlético Mineiro. Her departure comes as Brighton continue their squad restructuring under manager Dario Vidošić, who has brought in Norwegian midfielder Olaug Tvedten to strengthen his options.
Valued Defender Departs for America
Vidošić paid tribute to Carabalí’s contribution during her time at Brighton. “Jorelyn has been a valued and popular player on and off the pitch and will be missed, but this is a great opportunity and we wish her all the best for her next chapter at Boston Legacy.”
This feels like a significant loss for Brighton, who could have used Carabalí’s experience and defensive solidity for the remainder of the season. The Colombian brought quality and consistency to their backline when fit, making 37 appearances across competitions.
Brighton Rebuild Continues
The move to Boston Legacy represents an exciting opportunity for Carabalí to experience NWSL football and continue her career in America.
The expansion side will benefit from her WSL experience and technical ability as they establish themselves in the league.
Brighton must now ensure they have adequate defensive cover for the second half of the season. Losing an established international defender midway through the campaign is never ideal, especially when fighting to improve their league position.
The Seagulls will hope their January recruitment can compensate for Carabalí’s departure as they look to climb the WSL table before the end of the season.
Also read: Three bids from Juventus rejected by WSL club despite star being ‘open’ to move
Brighton have rejected three bids from Juventus for Fran Kirby as the Serie A club intensifies their pursuit of the former England international.
Despite the player’s reported openness to a switch to Italy, the WSL outfit remain unwilling to negotiate, viewing the 32 year old as irreplaceable in their attacking ranks.
Italian reporter Mauro Munno claimed that Kirby has given the green light for a move to Juventus, but Brighton are determined to keep their star asset. The club considers Kirby non transferable at this stage of the season, with transfer negotiations showing no signs of progressing.
Why Juventus Came Calling
Juventus are desperate to address their goalscoring problems in Italy. The Bianconeri sit second in the Women’s Serie A behind Roma but have only scored 10 goals in nine games, a record worse than six other clubs in the eleven team league. This defensive vulnerability has left them five points adrift of leaders Roma, despite maintaining the league’s best defensive record.
Kirby presents an experienced solution to their attacking woes. Since joining Brighton in summer 2024, she has scored 11 goals and provided three assists in 30 appearances. While her output is lower than her Chelsea days, when she netted 105 goals in 192 matches, her presence would still significantly boost Juventus’s second half campaign and their upcoming Champions League playoff against Wolfsburg.
Brighton’s Stance Remains Resolute
Brighton cannot afford to lose Kirby given their current injury concerns. Michelle Agyemang’s season ending ACL injury has depleted their attacking options, and losing another key player would seriously damage their hopes of maintaining last season’s top half finish. Manager Dario Vidosic has made clear his desire to keep the experienced attacker at the Amex.
Dario Vidosic expressed significant frustration after Brighton’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on January 12, 2026. Two second-half goals from Rachel Daly and Kirsty Hanson within 60 seconds snatched victory from the Seagulls after Fuka Tsunoda had put Brighton ahead earlier in the match.
Vidosic was particularly disappointed by his team’s defensive lapses and loss of control during the second half, believing Brighton had thrown away a winnable game through poor decision-making.
First-Half Promise Wasted
Vidosic acknowledged that Brighton dominated the opening 45 minutes and created sufficient chances to establish a commanding lead. He praised their performance with and without the ball, but lamented their inability to convert opportunities into additional goals.
The Brighton manager stressed that not capitalizing on first half dominance left them vulnerable heading into the second period when Aston Villa typically applies transition-based pressure through their quick attacking opportunities.
Defensive Discipline Breakdown
The manager was critical of Brighton’s second-half performance, particularly how they began the period poorly and lost control of the game. Vidosic highlighted that Brighton forced passes and played long balls when their spacing was inadequate.
Most frustratingly, he pointed out that they conceded from a free-kick in an area where Brighton practice extensively and have proven strong defensively. Within one minute, the same defensive mistake happened again when Hanson scored immediately after Daly’s opening, giving Vidosic legitimate cause for disappointment at repeated lapses in concentration.
Missing Quality in the Squad
Despite the loss, Vidosic praised Brighton’s overall football and tactical approach, indicating that the squad lacks only marginal quality improvements. He believed Villa are a dangerous team but Brighton’s brand of football remained evident throughout the match.
His comments suggested that January transfer window activity targeting recruitment could help erase the small tactical errors that cost Brighton victory. Vidosic remains committed to his progressive playing philosophy while acknowledging that championship-winning teams capitalize on opportunities and maintain defensive discipline consistently.
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