Grace Neville (footballer)
 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 | Ipswich Town F.C. Women | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Arsenal | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2025 | London City Lionesses | 88 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017–2018 | England U17 | 4 | (1) |
| 2019 | England U19 | 7 | (0) |
| 2023– | New Zealand | 13 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 5 May 2025[2] ‡ National team caps and goals as of 26 June 2025[1] | |||
Grace Neville (born 9 April 2000) is an English professional footballer who most recently played as a defender for London City Lionesses. Born in England, she also plays for the Ferns New Zealand national team.
Early life
Neville was scouted by the youth academy of English side Arsenal at the age of ten.[3]
Club career
London City Lionesses
Neville played for English side London City Lionesses, where she was regarded as one of the club's most important players, joining the team ahead of the Club’s inaugural season 2019–20, at Princes Park the independent and fully professional lionesses first home.[4]
On 4 August 2023, It was announced she had extended her contract with the Lionesses for a fifth season. Followed by a sixth season on 10 July 2024.[5][6]
22 July 25, The Lionesses confirmed that the reliable right-back’s time at the club had come to an end. Neville who helped in the shaping of London City’s identity and would forever be remembered into the club’s history. Scoring the club’s first-ever goal to playing a pivotal role in Barclays Women’s Super League promotion.[7]
International career
In 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]
On 4 July 2024, Neville was called up to the New Zealand squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.[10]
Style of play
Neville mainly operates as a right-back.[11]
Personal life
Neville was born to a New Zealand mother and an English father.[12]
Honours
London City Lionesses
- Women's Championship: winner: 2024–25,[13] runner-up: 2021–22
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Thank you and good luck: Grace Neville departs London City Lionesses". London City Lionesses. 22 July 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Women's football squad announced for Paris 2024". New Zealand Football. 4 July 2024.
- ^ "Thank you and good luck: Grace Neville departs London City Lionesses". London City Lionesses. 22 July 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ Voerman, Andrew (17 June 2023). "Grace Neville grew up playing for her favourite team's fiercest rivals". stuff.co.nz.
- ^ "Birmingham City 2-2 London City Lionesses: WSL promotion for independent club". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
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