Isabella "Issy" Hobson (born 31 October 2007) is an English footballer who plays for Women's Championship club Sheffield United, on loan from Everton, and the England under-19s.

Issy Hobson
Personal information
Full name Isabella Hobson
Date of birth (2007-10-31) 31 October 2007 (age 17)[1]
Team information
Current team
Sheffield United
(on loan from Everton)
Number 6
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Everton 9 (1)
2025–Sheffield United (loan) 0 (0)
International career
2023–2024 England U17 1 (0)
2024– England U19 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 January 2025
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 December 2024

Club career

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Hobson progressed through the Everton Academy to make her first team debut as a second-half substitute against Leicester City in the League Cup group stage on 24 January 2024 playing 35 minutes of the 5–1 loss.[2] Her first Women's Super League appearance was on 2 March 2024, again coming off the bench versus Manchester City.[3]

Aged 16 years and 180 days, Hobson became the youngest-ever goalscorer in the WSL when she netted a stoppage time equaliser for Everton in their 1–1 draw with Arsenal at Walton Hall Park on 28 April 2024.[4][5] The goal was nominated for WSL April 2024 goal of the month.[6]

In January 2025, Hobson joined Sheffield United on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.[7][8]

International career

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Hobson debuted for the England U17 team during 2024 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship qualification, appearing as a substitute in a 6–0 victory over Northern Ireland on 4 November 2023.[9] She made her first start and played 29 minutes in the team's 2–0 win over the Philippines at the invitational MIMA Cup in Spain on 5 February 2024.[10]

On 16 October 2024, Hobson was called up to the England U19 team for Algarve Cup matches against Netherlands and Norway.[11]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 20 October 2024[12]
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
Everton 2023–24 WSL 4 1 0 0 1 0 5 1
2024–25 WSL 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
Total 6 1 0 0 2 0 8 1
Career total 6 1 0 0 2 0 8 1

References

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  1. ^ "Isabella Hobson". ESPN. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Leicester City Women vs Everton Women line-ups". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Everton Women: Isabella Hobson reveals 'dream' verdict despite Manchester City loss". goodisonnews.com. 6 March 2024. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Hobson historic header secures Arsenal point". evertonfc.com. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "First Everton goal the best feeling ever - Hobson". BBC Sport. 28 April 2024. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  6. ^ "EVERTON TRIO NOMINATED FOR WSL AWARDS". evertonfc.com. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Sheffield United Women sign Everton duo on loan". She Kicks. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
  8. ^ "Sheffield United complete double swoop for Everton pair Jones and Hobson". onefootball.com. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
  9. ^ "England vs Northern Ireland". uefa.com. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  10. ^ "Young Lionesses set up MIMA Cup final against Scotland". englandfootball.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  11. ^ McHugh, Beth (17 October 2024). "England WU19s squad named for Algarve Cup trip". England Football. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  12. ^ Issy Hobson at Soccerway
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