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.
 Neville with London City Lionesses in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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*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] | |||
Early life
editNeville was scouted by the youth academy of English side Arsenal at the age of ten.[3]
Club career
editNeville 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
editIn 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
editNeville mainly operates as a right-back.[citation needed]
Personal life
editNeville was born to a New Zealand mother and an English father.[10]
References
edit- ^ 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.
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