Issy Hobson Explained

Issy Hobson
Fullname:Isabella Hobson
Birth Date:31 October 2007[1]
Currentclub:Everton
Clubnumber:39
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Everton
Caps1:4
Goals1:1
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:England U17
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:4 May 2024
Ntupdate:5 February 2024

Isabella "Issy" Hobson (born 31 October 2007) is an English footballer who plays for Everton of the Women's Super League.

Club career

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]

International career

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.[7] 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.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Isabella Hobson. ESPN. 2024-04-28.
  2. Web site: Leicester City Women vs Everton Women line-ups. BBC Sport. 2024-04-28.
  3. Web site: Everton Women: Isabella Hobson reveals 'dream' verdict despite Manchester City loss. goodisonnews.com. 2024-04-28.
  4. Web site: Hobson historic header secures Arsenal point. evertonfc.com. 2024-04-28.
  5. Web site: First Everton goal the best feeling ever - Hobson. BBC Sport. 2024-04-28.
  6. Web site: EVERTON TRIO NOMINATED FOR WSL AWARDS. evertonfc.com. 2024-05-09.
  7. Web site: England vs Northern Ireland. uefa.com. 2024-04-28.
  8. Web site: Young Lionesses set up MIMA Cup final against Scotland. englandfootball.com. 2024-04-28.