Isobel Goodwin (born 21 December 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Women's Championship club London City Lionesses and the England under-23 national team.

Isobel Goodwin
Goodwin playing for Sheffield United in 2024
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-12-21) 21 December 2002 (age 21)
Place of birth Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
London City Lionesses
Number 23
Youth career
–2021 Aston Villa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Aston Villa 3 (0)
2023 Coventry United 10 (4)
2023–2024 Sheffield United 19 (15)
2024– London City Lionesses 6 (5)
International career
2018–2019 England U17 10 (7)
2024– England U23 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 03:02, 22 October 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 October 2024

Career

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Aston Villa

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Goodwin joined the Aston Villa Women's academy, working through the age groups.[1] She made her first team debut on 17 November 2021, in a 2–1 home defeat to Sheffield United in the FA Women's League Cup.[2]

Goodwin made her Women's Super League debut on 22 October 2022, as a late substitute in a 1–0 home defeat to Everton.[3]

Coventry United

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On 20 January 2023, Goodwin joined Women's Championship club Coventry United on a free transfer after coming to a mutual agreement to terminate her Aston Villa contract.[4][5]

Sheffield United

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In July 2023, Goodwin joined Sheffield United.[6] She made her debut in the opening match of the season, against Charlton Athletic and scored her first goal in her third game, away to Blackburn Rovers.[7]

London City Lionesses

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In September 2024 Goodwin joined London City Lionesses.[8][9] Making her debut as a substitute in opening league game of the season at home to Newcastle United.[10]

International career

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Goodwin played 10 games for the England U17s – scoring her first and second competitive goals for them on 22 September 2018, in a 7–0 victory over Azerbaijan.[11] In October 2024 Goodwin was called up to the England under-23 national team for European League fixtures.[12]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 13 October 2024.[13]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Aston Villa 2021–22 Women's Super League 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
2022–23 Women's Super League 3 0 0 0 1 0 4 0
Total 3 0 0 0 2 0 5 0
Coventry United 2022–23 Women's Championship 10 4 2 0 0 0 12 4
Sheffield United F.C. 2023–24 Women's Championship 19 15 1 0 4 0 24 15
London City Lionesses 2024–25 Women's Championship 6 5 0 0 1 0 7 5
Career total 38 24 3 0 7 0 48 24


References

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  1. ^ "Regional Talent Club recognised". Aston Villa Football Club. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Report: Aston Villa Women 1–2 Sheffield United Women". Aston Villa Football Club. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  3. ^ Anderson, Jess (22 October 2022). "Everton hold on to claim narrow WSL win at Villa". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  4. ^ "Izzy Goodwin departs Aston Villa Women". Aston Villa Football Club. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Aston Villa striker Isobel Goodwin signs for United". Coventry United Women. Archived from the original on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Blades sign Goodwin". Sheffield United. 22 July 2023.
  7. ^ "The FA Player: Watch live matches, highlights & features for free".
  8. ^ "Isobel Goodwin completes permanent transfer to London City Lionesses from Sheffield United". 7 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Isobel Goodwin completes permanent transfer to London City Lionesses from Sheffield United". London City Lionesses. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  10. ^ "Match Report: London City Lionesses 1-1 Newcastle United (08/09/24)". 8 September 2024.
  11. ^ "England Women's U17s keep impressive goalscoring form going in Euro Qualifying". www.thefa.com. 22 September 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  12. ^ McHugh, Beth (16 October 2024). "England WU23 squad named for October games". England Football. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  13. ^ Isobel Goodwin at Soccerway
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