| Fullname | Heidi Lynnie Ruth |
|---|---|
| Birth date | October 4, 1996 (age 29) |
| Birth place | Punta Gorda, Florida, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Position | Defender |
| Currentclub | Ankara BB Fomget GSK |
| Clubnumber | 55 |
| Collegeyears 1 | 2014–2017 |
| College 1 | Southeastern Fire |
| Years 1 | 2022–2023 |
| Clubs 1 | Ironi Ramat HaSharon FC |
| Years 2 | 2024– |
| Clubs 2 | Ankara BB Fomget GSK |
| Caps 2 | 40 |
| Goals 2 | 2 |
| Club-update | October 15, 2025 |
Heidi Lynnie Ruth (born October 4, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Ankara BB Fomget GSK in the Turkish Women's Super League.[1]
Personal life
Heidi Lynnie Ruth was born to Heather,[2] in Punta Gorda, Florida.[1][2]
After completing her high school education, she attended Clearwater Christian College between 2014 and 2015 before she studied in Southeastern University at Lakeland, Florida, majoring in exercise and sport science.[2]
Early years
Ruth is 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) tall and plays as a defender.[2]
She played for her college soccer team Southeastern Fire.[2]
Club career
In the 2022–23 season, Ruth played for the Israeli club Ironi Ramat HaSharon FC.[3]
In late January 2024, she moved to Turkey and signed a deal with Ankara BB Fomget GSK for the second half of the 2023–24 Women's Super League. She appeared in 13 matches and scored one goal.[1] Her team finished the season as runners-up.[4] She won the champions title in the 2024–25 season.[5]
Honors
- Turkish Women's Super League
- Ankara BB Fomget
- Champions (1): 2024–25
- Runners-up (1): 2023–24
References
- ^ "Heidi Lynnie Ruth" (in Turkish). Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "2017 Women's Soccer Roster - 5 Heidi Ruth". Southeastern University Fire. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "Ironi Ramat HaSharon" (in Turkish). Mackolik. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "Turkcell Kadın Futbol Süper Ligi'nde Şampiyon Galatasaray" (in Turkish). Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu. 5 May 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "Turkcell Kadın Futbol Süper Ligi'nde Şampiyon Ankara B.B. Fomget G.S.K." (in Turkish). Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu. 4 May 2025. Retrieved 10 May 2025.