Grace Neville (footballer)
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 9 April 2000 | ||
Place of birth | England | ||
Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | London City Lionesses | ||
Number | 2 | ||
Youth career | |||
Arsenal | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019– | London City Lionesses | 78 | (3) |
International career‡ | |||
2017–2018 | England U17 | 4 | (1) |
2019 | England U19 | 7 | (0) |
2023– | New Zealand | 10 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 October 2024[2] ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 June 2024[1] |
Grace Neville (born 9 April 2000) is a footballer who plays as a defender for London City Lionesses. Born in England, she plays for the New Zealand national team.
Early life
Neville was scouted by the youth academy of English side Arsenal at the age of ten.[3]
Club career
Neville plays for English side London City Lionesses, where has been regarded as one of the club's most important players.[4]
On 4 August 2023, she extended her contract with the Lionesses for a fifth season,[5] followed by a sixth season on On 10 July 2024.[6][7]
International career
In January 2023, Neville received her first call up to the New Zealand national team,[8] making her debut in a match against the United States on 18 January.[9]
Style of play
Neville mainly operates as a right-back.[citation needed]
Personal life
Neville was born to a New Zealand mother and an English father.[10]
References
- ^ Grace Neville at Flashscore.com
- ^ Grace Neville at Soccerway
- ^ ""The journey I've been on has been incredible": How Grace Neville became a Fern". New Zealand Football. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (5 January 2021). "London City Lionesses defender Neville aiming for further international progress". WSL Full-Time. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Grace Neville signs new contract, extending London City Lionesses stay to five seasons". London City Lionesses. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Grace Neville signs new London City Lionesses contract". London City Lionesses. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Ferns defender Grace Neville signs for sixth season with London City Lionesses". Friends of Football. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "London City Lionesses defender Grace Neville receives first New Zealand call-up". London City Lionesses. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Grace Neville's New Zealand Debut: 'It was an incredible experience'". London City Lionesses. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ Voerman, Andrew (17 June 2023). "Grace Neville grew up playing for her favourite team's fiercest rivals". stuff.co.nz.