Amber-Keegan Stobbs (born 21 October 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Women's Championship club Newcastle United.[1]
.jpg) Playing for Lewes FC in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Amber Keegan Stobbs | ||
| Date of birth | 21 October 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder, Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Newcastle United | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Chelsea | |||
| Arsenal | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2014 | Hofstra Pride | 66 | (9) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2015 | Washington Spirit | ||
| 2016 | Reading | 8 | (0) |
| 2017 | Everton | 5 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | West Ham United | 6 | (1) |
| 2018–2019 | Charlton Athletic | 18 | (1) |
| 2019–2021 | Crystal Palace | 18 | (2) |
| 2021–2022 | Watford | 20 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Lewes | 13 | (1) |
| 2023– | Newcastle United | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:40, 19 March 2023 (UTC) | |||
Playing career
editYouth and college
editStobbs started playing football at age six. After attending Warlingham School[2] she joined Arsenal Women before moving on to Chelsea Ladies while in school. In 2010, she traveled to the United States and enrolled at Hofstra University, playing football for the Hofstra Pride for five seasons.[2] During her time at university, she registered 66 appearances, scoring nine goals, and thirteen assists.[3]
Washington Spirit
editDuring her time at Hofstra, Stobbs previously played for Washington Spirit Reserves in the American USL W-League where she helped the team win the national championship in 2015.[4][5]
Senior Club
editReading
editIn December 2015, Stobbs signed with Reading F.C. of the FA WSL 1.[6][7][8][9] Reading would struggle during the 2016 season, with Stobbs earning 8 appearances.[10]
Everton
editIn February 2017, Stobbs signed with Everton who were competing in the FA WSL 2 ahead of the FA WSL Spring Series.[11] Later that month, she made her debut for the Toffees in the 8–1 win over Brighouse Town in the FA Women's Cup.[12] Everton would go on to win the Spring Series, with Stobbs registering five appearances.
West Ham United
editAhead of the 2017–18 season, Stobbs joined West Ham United competing in the FA Women's Premier League Southern Division.[13]
Watford
editStobbs made twenty appearances for Watford.[14]
Lewes
editShe joined Lewes FC in July 2022, making 13 appearances for the club.[14]
Newcastle United
editStobbs moved to Newcastle United in July 2023.[15]
Personal life
editStobbs is the director of Equal Focus Football, which works with and develops girls' football and opportunities within local neighbourhoods[16] and supports equity in sport.[14]
Stobbs has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Hofstra University.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Amber Stobbs | West Ham United Profile". West Ham United FC. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ^ a b c "Amber Stobbs - Women's Soccer". Hofstra University Athletics. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ "Stobbs Signs Professional Contract With Reading FC". Hofstra University. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ^ "Washington Spirit Reserves sign forward Amber Stobbs to the 2014 W-League squad". SoccerWire. 15 April 2014. Archived from the original on 29 March 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "W-League: Washington Spirit Reserves win championship". GoalNation. 27 July 2015. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ^ "Women's Super League: Reading sign forward Amber Stobbs". BBC. 23 December 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ Bohl, Brian (27 January 2016). "Stobbs Signs Professional Contract With Reading FC". Hofstra University. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "Stobbs Joins Royals on Pro Contract". FA WSL. 23 December 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ Drudge, Harriet (23 March 2016). "FourFourTwo's FA Women's Super League Season Preview 2016!". Four Four Two. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ Tom Crocker (3 May 2016). ""It's not good enough," says Emma Follis as Reading FC Women draw with Sunderland". Wokingham Paper. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ^ "Blue Girls Add Duo". FA WSL. 3 February 2017. Archived from the original on 10 February 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ^ "Amber Stobbs | Everton Profile". Everton FC. Archived from the original on 30 June 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ^ "West Ham United Ladies sign exciting WSL forward Amber Stobbs". West Ham United FC. 1 July 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ^ a b c "Stobbs signs for Rooks! – Lewes Community Football Club". lewesfc.com. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ "Newcastle United Women announce Stobbs signing". Newcastle United Football Club. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "Equal Focus Football | About Us". www.equalfocusfootball.com. Retrieved 11 November 2020.[permanent dead link]
External links
edit- Charlton Athletic player profile
- Reading player profile
- Hofstra player profile
- Washington Spirit Reserves player profile
- Amber-Keegan Stobbs at Soccerway
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