Isobel Goodwin

Isobel Goodwin
Goodwin playing for Sheffield United in 2024
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-12-21) 21 December 2002 (age 22)
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 9 (7)
International career‡
2018–2019 England U17 10 (7)
2024– England U23 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:54, 17 November 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11:11, December 2024 (UTC)[1]

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-23s. She previously played for Aston Villa, Coventry United, and Sheffield United, and has represented England since under-17 youth level.

Career

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Aston Villa

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Goodwin joined the Aston Villa Women's academy, working through the age groups.[2] She made her first team debut on 17 November 2021, in a 2–1 home defeat to Sheffield United in the League Cup.[3]

Goodwin made her Women's Super League debut on 22 October 2022, as a late substitute in a 1–0 home defeat to Everton.[4]

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.[5][6]

Sheffield United

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In July 2023, Goodwin joined Sheffield United.[7] She made her debut in the opening match of the season, against Charlton Athletic, and scored her first goal away to Blackburn Rovers.[8]

In February 2024, Goodwin was nominated for the Women's Championship Player of the Month award. The following month, after 13 league appearances, she became second highest scorer with 10 goals, despite Sheffield positioned in the bottom half of the table.[9] Goodwin ended the 2023–24 season with 15 goals in 19 league appearances for Sheffield.[10]

London City Lionesses

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On 7 September 2024 Goodwin completed her transfer to London City Lionesses,[11][12] making her debut following day, as a substitute in the opening league game of the season at home to Newcastle United.[13] For the month of October, Goodwin was nominated for the Women's Championship Player of the Month and Goal of the Month awards,[14] that were both subsequently won by Maria Farrugia of Sheffield United.[15] In November, after her first nine Championship appearances in the 2024–25 season, she scored seven goals,[16] including four against Portsmouth,[17] to become the league top scorer.[16]

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.[18] In October 2024, she was called up to the England under-23 national team for European League fixtures.[19] On 28 November 2024, Goodwin made her debut for the under-23s against Norway resulting in a 0–0 draw.[20]

Style of play

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The Guardian has credited Goodwin for her "strength, athleticism and movement" as a forward.[10]

Personal life

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Goodwin is inspired by Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Aston Villa forward Rachel Daly.[9]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 13 October 2024.[17]
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. ^ Isobel Goodwin at Flashscore.com
  2. ^ "Regional Talent Club recognised". Aston Villa Football Club. 7 June 2022. Archived from the original on 22 October 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Report: Aston Villa Women 1–2 Sheffield United Women". Aston Villa Football Club. 17 November 2021. Archived from the original on 19 October 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  4. ^ Anderson, Jess (22 October 2022). "Everton hold on to claim narrow WSL win at Villa". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 22 October 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Izzy Goodwin departs Aston Villa Women". Aston Villa Football Club. 20 January 2023. Archived from the original on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Aston Villa striker Isobel Goodwin signs for United". Coventry United Women. Archived from the original on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Blades sign Goodwin". Sheffield United. 22 July 2023. Archived from the original on 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  8. ^ "The FA Player: Watch live matches, highlights & features for free".
  9. ^ a b Drury, Adam (1 March 2024). "Isobel Goodwin credits Rachel Daly and Erling Haaland influence for goalscoring heroics | LiveScore". LiveScore. Archived from the original on 2 December 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  10. ^ a b Garry, Tom (8 September 2024). "London City Lionesses and Newcastle embark on 'beautiful' journey". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  11. ^ "Isobel Goodwin completes permanent transfer to London City Lionesses from Sheffield United". 7 September 2024. Archived from the original on 7 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  12. ^ "Isobel Goodwin completes permanent transfer to London City Lionesses from Sheffield United". London City Lionesses. Archived from the original on 7 September 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  13. ^ "Match Report: London City Lionesses 1-1 Newcastle United (08/09/24)". 8 September 2024.
  14. ^ Morgan, Ryan (5 November 2024). "Lloyd-Smith nominated for Player of the Month". Bristol City FC. Archived from the original on 5 November 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  15. ^ Cookson, Charlotte (12 November 2024). "Barclays Women's Championship October Player and Goal of the Month winners announced". Womens Leagues and Competitions. Archived from the original on 2 December 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  16. ^ a b "Women's Championship Top Scorers". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 26 November 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  17. ^ a b Isobel Goodwin at Soccerway
  18. ^ "England Women's U17s keep impressive goalscoring form going in Euro Qualifying". www.thefa.com. 22 September 2018. Archived from the original on 23 October 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  19. ^ McHugh, Beth (16 October 2024). "England WU23 squad named for October games". England Football. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  20. ^ McHugh, Beth (28 November 2024). "Report: Norway 0-0 England WU23s". England Football. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
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