English Footballer
Maisie Symonds (born 2 February 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Women's Super League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the England U23 team. She has represented England from under-16 youth level and captained the under-19 team.
Club career
In May 2021, Symonds made her WSL debut for Brighton & Hove Albion against Bristol City , followed by her first professional start in the 6–0 win against Huddersfield Town in the 2020–21 FA Cup . On 17 June 2021, Symonds signed her first professional contract with Brighton & Hove Albion.[ 3] [ 4]
During her second season, the 2021–22 season , Symonds scored her debut goal for the club against Leicester City , which won the goal of the season as voted for by fans.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] glandular fever after a pre-season trip to Bavaria .[ 8]
She has been described as a rising star in the Seagulls side by the Women's FA .[ 9]
On 7 August 2023 she signed a contract extension with Brighton.[ 10] [ 11]
International career
Symonds has represented England from under-16 to under-23 youth levels.[ 1] [ 12]
On 24 October 2019, with the under-17 team for 2020 UEFA U-17 Championship qualification , she scored her youth international debut goal in the 4–0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina .[ 13]
In June 2021, Symonds was called up to the under-19 training camp at St George's Park ,[ 3] Czech Republic .[ 14]
In October 2021, she captained the England U19 squad to two victories in 2022 U-19 Championship qualification against the Republic of Ireland and Switzerland .[ 15] Finland and Denmark in the Marbella International Tournament.[ 16] [ 17] 2022 U-19 Championship ,[ 18] [ 19] [ 20] [ 21] Spain on 4 December 2023.[ 22]
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 22 January 2025 .[ 23]
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
Brighton & Hove Albion
2020–21
WSL
2
0
1
0
0
0
3
0
2021–22
16
1
1
0
3
0
20
1
2022–23
4
0
0
0
1
0
5
0
2023–24
20
0
2
0
4
0
26
0
2024–25
8
0
0
0
3
1
11
1
Career total
50
1
4
0
11
1
65
2
References
^ a b "Brighton & Hove Albion | Maisie Symonds | Midfielder" . www.brightonandhovealbion.com . Archived from the original on 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-25 .^ Maisie Symonds at Flashscore.com^ a b Mills, Richard (June 17, 2021). "Midfielder Maisie Symonds signs first professional contract with Brighton" . sussexlive . Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023 . ^ "Symonds signs first professional contract" . www.brightonandhovealbion.com . Archived from the original on 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-04-25 .^ "Albion pleased to see Amex match-winner on the mend after health setback" . The Argus . 24 September 2022. Archived from the original on 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-04-25 .^ "WSL Brighton 1-0 Leicester: WATCH Maisie Symonds' remarkable last gasp freekick at the Amex Stadium" . SussexWorld . November 14, 2021. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023 .^ "Maisie Symonds thanks family" . theargus.co.uk. 15 November 2021. Archived from the original on 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2023-05-29 .^ "Maisie Symonds on long road to recovery" . theargus.co.uk. 24 September 2022. Archived from the original on 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-04-25 .^ "Brighton's Maisie Symonds thriving under Hope Powell" . womenscompetitions.thefa.com . Archived from the original on 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-06-01 .^ "Maisie Symonds signs contract extension" . Brighton & Hove Albion FC. 7 August 2023. Archived from the original on 7 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023 .^ Owen, Brian (2023-08-07). "Maisie told she will thrive in Albion squad as she signs new deal" . The Argus . Archived from the original on 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-13 . ^ " . SussexWorld . October 13, 2021. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023 .^ "England-Bosnia and Herzegovina | Women's Under-17 2020" . UEFA.com . October 24, 2019. Retrieved 2024-02-13 .^ "England WU19s beat Czech Republic by 4-1 in Telford" . www.englandfootball.com . July 30, 2021. Archived from the original on 2022-09-25. Retrieved 2024-02-13 .^ ^ Smith, Frank (February 17, 2022). "Goals from Grace Clinton, Elysia Boddy and Freya Gregory help England women's under-19s to victory" . www.englandfootball.com . Retrieved 2024-02-13 . ^ Smith, Frank (February 22, 2022). "England WU19s end Marbella International Tournament with victory against Denmark" . www.englandfootball.com . Archived from the original on 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-13 . ^ "Symonds included in England squad" . www.brightonandhovealbion.com . Archived from the original on 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-04-25 .^ Davies, Callum (June 24, 2022). "WU19s squad named for EUROs" . www.englandfootball.com . Archived from the original on 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2024-02-13 . ^ ^ Owen, Brian (2023-11-25). "In-form Maisie is driven to reach the top - after battling back from serious illness" . The Argus . Archived from the original on 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-13 . ^ McHugh, Beth (December 4, 2023). "England WU23s unbeaten throughout 2023 following Spain draw" . www.englandfootball.com . Archived from the original on 2024-02-04. Retrieved 2024-02-13 . ^ "Maise Symonds player profile" . Soccerway. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023 .
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