Khiara Keating Explained

Khiara Keating
Fullname:Khiara Keating
Birth Date:27 June 2004
Birth Place:England
Height:167 cm
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Manchester City
Clubnumber:35
Youthyears1:–2015
Youthclubs1:Manchester United
Youthyears2:2015–2022
Youthclubs2:Manchester City
Years1:2020–
Clubs1:Manchester City
Caps1:28
Goals1:0
Years2:2021
Clubs2:AFC Fylde (loan)
Caps2:7
Goals2:0
Years3:2023
Clubs3:Coventry United (loan)
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Club-Update:20:55, 18 May 2024 (UTC)
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:England U15
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2021–2022
Nationalteam2:England U19
Nationalcaps2:9
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2022–2023
Nationalteam3:England U23
Nationalcaps3:0
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2023–
Nationalteam4:England
Nationalcaps4:0
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalteam-Update:17 December 2023

Khiara Ilhaan Keating (born 27 June 2004) is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Women's Super League club Manchester City and the England national team. She has previously played on loan for AFC Fylde and Coventry United.

Early life

Keating grew up in Ardwick, Manchester, where her mother set up a team for her to play in, initially as a striker. She trialed for Manchester United as a goalkeeper at 6 years-old. Keating played for Manchester United until the age of 11, before moving across to the City academy.[1]

Club career

Keating made appearances on the bench for Manchester City, during the 2020–21 season, before being loaned out to National League North's AFC Fylde at the start of the next season.[2]

Due to a long injury list at Manchester City however she was recalled after a short period and a few appearances as cover for more senior players. She made her debut for the side on 12 January 2022, starting in a FA Women's League Cup against Leicester City.[3] A few days later on 16 January 2022 she made her league debut with 90 minutes against Aston Villa.[4]

In January 2023, Keating joined Coventry United on loan until the end of the 2022–23 Women's Championship season,[5] making four appearances in total of the club.

2023–2024

In October 2023, she was nominated for WSL Player of the Month for the 2023–2024 season. In November, she signed a three-year extension with City, after starting in the first six games of the season, describing her breakthrough as surreal.[6] [7]

As of December 2023, Keating had the third-highest save percentage of the league for the season, and according to Goal.com, is part of an entirely new generation of goalkeepers. She has become City's first-choice goalkeeper after displacing Ellie Roebuck.[8] [9]

In the fifth round of the 2023–24 FA Cup against Arsenal on 11 February 2024, Keating provided a "worldie" performance.[10] Her series of saves were met with critical acclaim,[11] being described as a hero,[12] and playing a starring role to secure a 1–0 victory.[13]

At the end of the season, Keating became the youngest goalkeeper to win the WSL Golden Glove, keeping 9 clean sheets in total.[14]

International career

She made one appearance for England under-15's and made her debut for the under 19 side in 2022 U-19 Championship qualification against the Republic of Ireland on 20 October 2021, keeping a clean sheet in a 1–0.[15] In summer of 2022, she went on to feature as the first choice goalkeeper in the group stage of the final tournament. In October 2022, Keating played in 2023 U-19 Championship qualification with the under 19s, keeping a clean sheet against Slovenia.[16] [17]

On 25 August 2022, Keating was named as part of the England under-23 squad for a fixture against Norway,[18] where she was as unused substitute keeper.[19] In September 2023, Keating was again an unused substitute in the U23 European League against Norway and Belgium.[20] [21]

Keating received her first senior call-up on 17 October 2023 for a pair of UEFA Women's Nations League matches against Belgium.[22]

Personal life

On 23 July 2024, Keating appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court, alongside her mother Nicola, charged with possession of a Class C drug namely canisters of nitrous oxide. Both women pleaded not guilty and the case was adjourned until a further hearing at the same court on 10 September.[23] [24]

Career statistics

Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA cupLeague cupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester City2020–21Women's Super League0000000000
2021–22Women's Super League3000200050
2022–23Women's Super League3000000030
2023–24Women's Super League2203040290
Total280306000370
AFC Flyde (loan)2021–22Women's National League North70000070
Coventry United (loan)2022–23Championship40000040
Career total390306000480

Honours

Manchester City

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ruszkai . Ameé . 2023-12-01 . Khiara Keating: How the England teenager usurped two Lionesses to become Manchester City's No.1 and earn a first call-up from Sarina Wiegman to back-up Mary Earps Goal.com India . 2024-02-09 . www.goal.com . en-IN.
  2. News: Fylde Women look forward to returning home. Blackpool Gazette. 3 September 2021. 16 January 2022.
  3. News: Leicester City Women 0–5 Manchester City Women. BBC News. 12 January 2022. 16 January 2022.
  4. News: Stanway at the double as City conquer Villa. Manchester City W.F.C.. 16 January 2022. 16 January 2022.
  5. Web site: Keating joins Coventry United on loan . George. Kelsey. Manchester City. 13 January 2023.
  6. Web site: Medlicott . Phil . November 18, 2023 . Khiara Keating surprised by her rise into Man City’s starting line-up this term . 2023-11-28 . The Independent . en.
  7. News: 18 November 2023 . Man City's Keating signs three-year contract extension . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-11-28.
  8. Web site: Morgan . Chloe . December 22, 2023 . Khiara Keating discusses her rapid rise - and being Mary Earps' 'annoying little sister' . 2024-02-09 . The Athletic . en.
  9. Web site: Lindop . Beth . 2024-02-11 . What Man City players did after win speaks volumes about 'excellent' star . 2024-02-12 . Manchester Evening News . en.
  10. Web site: Cootes . Isobel . February 11, 2024 . Arsenal bow out of FA Cup after Man City young star's 'worldie' stint . 2024-02-12 . Optus Sport.
  11. Web site: Southby . Ben . February 11, 2024 . Women’s FA Cup: Khiara Keating stars as Manchester City beat Arsenal, Mayra Ramirez scores as Chelsea progress . 2024-02-12 . TNT Sports.
  12. News: Wrack . Suzanne . 2024-02-11 . Khiara Keating the hero as Manchester City knock Arsenal out of FA Cup . 2024-02-12 . The Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077.
  13. News: Super saves & lucky breaks - Keating shines for Man City . 2024-02-12 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  14. Web site: Man City's Keating wins Golden Glove as Shaw takes Golden Boot . BBC Sport . 18 May 2024 . 16 May 2024.
  15. News: Republic of Ireland 0–1 WU19s. The FA. 20 October 2021. 16 January 2022.
  16. Web site: October 5, 2022 . England-Slovenia Women's Under-19 2023 . 2024-02-09 . UEFA.com . en.
  17. Web site: Veevers . Nicholas . October 5, 2022 . Report: England WU19s 5-0 Slovenia . 2024-02-09 . England Football . en.
  18. Web site: August 25, 2022 . England WU23s squad to face Norway . 2024-02-09 . England Football . en.
  19. Web site: September 2, 2022 . Norway 1-2 England WU23s . 2024-02-09 . England Football . en.
  20. Web site: McHugh . Beth . September 21, 2023 . Report: Norway 1-1 England WU23s . 2024-02-09 . England Football . en.
  21. Web site: Smith . Frank . September 25, 2023 . Report: England WU23s 3-0 Belgium . 2024-02-09 . England Football . en.
  22. Web site: Sanders . Emma . Women's Nations League: Fran Kirby back for England after knee surgery . BBC Sport . 17 October 2023 . 17 October 2023.
  23. Web site: Manchester City’s Khiara Keating appears in court on nitrous oxide charge. The Guardian. 23 July 2024.
  24. Web site: England goalkeeper denies nitrous oxide possession charge. BBC News . 23 July 2024.
  25. Web site: England- K. Keating - Profile with news, career statistics and history . Soccerway . 20 November 2023.
  26. Web site: Kelsey . George . 27 May 2023 . Women's End of Season awards: Winners revealed . 30 May 2023 . Manchester City.
  27. Web site: Cox . Sam . Keating named February Player of the Month . Manchester City F.C. . 29 February 2024 . 29 February 2024.
  28. News: PFA WSL Team of the Year. Professional Footballers' Association. 21 August 2024. 20 August 2024.