Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterOcane Hurtr has taken the Women's Super League by storm since Birmingham City's return to the top flight after they were crowned WSL 2 champions.The 22-year-old French forward has scored six goals in her first six games, putting her hot on the heels of Manchester City's Bunny Shaw in the Golden Boot race.But who is Birmingham's rising star?Latest Videos FromFourFourTwoWatch full video here: From PSG prospect to Birmingham's rising starOcane Hurtr is quickly establishing herself as one of the WSL's most exciting young talents, making an immediate impact following Birmingham Citys return to the top flight this season.Born in Rennes, France, the 22-year-old came through the academies of Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon before returning to PSG, where she made her professional debut at just 16. You may like London City Lionesses could really push Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea this season I was in a new team that won trophies, it can definitely happen with the right players England great speaks to FFT about the new campaign After seven years at Arsenal, I wanted to help Man City win Vivianne Miedema on transfer motivation and WSL growth 'Alexia Putellas arrival shows how far the WSL has come' Ex-Barcelona teammate Keira Walsh parks club rivalry to pay ultimate compliment After loan spells at Dijon and Bordeaux, the attacker joined Birmingham in August 2025 on a three year deal, swapping the French top flight for a new challenge in England.Her first season saw her make 21 appearances in WSL 2, registering three goals and three assists as Birmingham secured promotion. She also scored a hat-trick in an 8-0 FA Cup victory over Chatham Town in February 2026.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Hurtr is now proving she can make the step up at the highest level.As well as being a clinical goalscorer, she is comfortable taking on defenders out wide and is able to combine her pace with creativity to create chances fot her teammates, making her vital to Birminghams hopes of staying up this season.Her performances have also earned international recognition, with Hurtre receiving her first senior France call-up earlier this month, marking her debut with a goal in a 9-0 victory over Latvia. What to read next I had to make my own luck West Ham United's Ffion Morgan on using social media to grow her profile If Championship managers want to stop Birmingham City this season, they should start by looking to the left 'Alexia Putellas coming over here shows where women's football is at in England' Keira Walsh on why she wants her friend and rival to succeed in WSL Having been a part of the France squad at the FIFA U-20 Womens World Cup in 2022 and 2024, , she will now have her sights set on keeping her place in the senior squad ahead of Brazil 2027.The stats: Hurtr's flying startSix games into the 2026/27 Women's Super League season, Hurtr has emerged as a serious contender in the Golden Boot race after six games, scoring six goals and providing one assist.Only Manchester City's Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw has found the net more often, with seven goals.Hurtr's tally is particularly impressive given Birmingham's difficult start to life back in the top flight, sitting second-bottom, only to Charlton, another newly-promoted side.Despite the team's struggles for results, she has consistently delivered up front.She opened her account this season with a goal against champions Manchester City before scoring and assisting in a 2-2 draw with Brighton. She also scored at Emirates Stadium as Brimingham drew 1-1 with Arsenal.Can Hurtre really challenge Shaw for the Golden Boot? It's early days but she has given herself every chance of making the race an interesting one.TOPICSBirmingham CityBirmingham City LadiesWomen's Super LeagueAyisha GulatiWomen's Football WriterAyisha Gulati is the women's football writer at FourFourTwo. Fresh from a summer covering the Lionesses triumphant Euro 2025 campaign in Switzerland, she brings a passion for all things WSL, UWCL, and international womens football. She has interviewed names including Alessia Russo and Aitana Bonmati and enjoys telling stories that capture the excitement on and off the pitch.
