Birmingham City's young striker Hurtré is keeping an eye on Shaw

Birmingham City's French forward Océane Hurtré has made a fast start in the Women's Super League (WSL). Birmingham returned to the top flight as WSL 2 champions. The 22-year-old has scored six goals in her first six matches and moved right behind Manchester City's Bunny Shaw in the Golden Boot race.

Born in Rennes, Hurtré came through the youth systems of Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon. She later returned to PSG and made her professional debut at just 16 years old. She played on loan at Dijon and Bordeaux.

In August 2025, the player signed a three-year contract with Birmingham. She left France's top division and opened a new chapter in England.

In her first season, Hurtré made 21 appearances in WSL 2, scoring three goals and providing three assists. Birmingham also secured promotion at the end of that season. In February 2026, the young forward scored a hat trick in their 8-0 win over Chatham Town in the FA Cup.