Lucy Staniforth
Personal information | |||
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Birth name | Lucy Elizabeth Staniforth | ||
Date of birth | 2 October 1992 | ||
Place of birth | York, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.66 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Aston Villa | ||
Number | 5 | ||
Youth career | |||
2004–2007 | Blyth Town | ||
2006–2008 |
Sunderland | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008–2010 |
Sunderland | 24 | (2) |
2010–2012 |
Lincoln Ladies | 28 | (6) |
2012–2014 | Bristol Academy | 3 | (1) |
2014–2015 | Liverpool | 11 | (0) |
2016–2018 |
Sunderland | 37 | (4) |
2018–2020 | Birmingham City | 29 | (3) |
2020–2023 | Manchester United | 30 | (2) |
2023– | Aston Villa | 24 | (1) |
International career‡ | |||
2008–2009 | England U17 | 8 | (1) |
2009–2010 | England U19 | 12 | (2) |
2010 | England U20 | 2 | (0) |
2012–2015 | England U23 | 6 | (1) |
2018– | England | 17 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 December 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 October 2021 |
Lucy Elizabeth Staniforth-Wilson (
Early and personal life
Lucy Elizabeth Staniforth[2] was born on 2 October 1992 in York to Sandra and Gordon Staniforth.[1][3] She had a footballing family: her father was an attacker who played for York City and Hull City, his hometown club, as well as a host of other clubs,[4] and her brother, Thomas, older by twelve years,[5] was a defender for Sheffield Wednesday's reserve and youth sides.[4][6] Despite this, she credits a primary school PE teacher who was particularly encouraging of the girls to try football for getting her into the sport; she played for her school team and the Copmanthorpe boys' team in York.[5] Thomas died suddenly at the age of 20 in 2001,[6] prompting the family to move to Alnwick in Northumberland shortly afterwards.[4]
Staniforth joined the local school on the same day as future teammate
During her career, Staniforth has worn the number 37, Thomas' squad number with Sheffield Wednesday. She played a match with
She is openly lesbian[11] and married her wife, Laura, in December 2022.[12] Bronze and other youth team friends Jordan Nobbs and Demi Stokes were among Staniforth's bridesmaids, though a UEFA Women's Champions League match was scheduled on the same day.[13] In March 2023 she had recently completed a master's degree in football directorship, saying she intended to work for and make successful the Newcastle women's team in the future.[4]
Club career
Sunderland
Youth, 2006–07
Upon moving to Alnwick, Staniforth was too old to continue playing with boys, and her parents were unaware of other opportunities in the area. They were advised to speak with Diane Bronze, a neighbour and advocate for girls' football; Diane suggested Staniforth join
First senior stint, 2008–10
From the moment they joined Sunderland, the teenagers were aiming for the first team, which Staniforth began playing for at the age of sixteen.
Lincoln Ladies
Upon Sunderland's failed bid to join the
In the
Bristol City
In December 2012, it was announced that Staniforth would be joining
Liverpool
In February 2014, Staniforth joined reigning
Return to Sunderland
In January 2016, Staniforth left Liverpool and returned to Sunderland on a two-year contract.[19]
At the beginning of the 2017 season, Lucy was awarded penalty-taking responsibilities for her club. In both the fifth and sixth round of the
Following Steph Bannon's departure from the club, Staniforth was named club captain of
Birmingham City
In 2018, she joined Birmingham City.[24] After two seasons, she left upon the expiry of her contract.[25]
Manchester United
On 9 July 2020, Staniforth signed a two-year deal with Manchester United.[26] She made her debut on 4 October as a 65th minute substitute in a 3–0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion.[27] On 1 August 2022, Staniforth signed a one-year contract extension until the end of the 2022–23 season.[28]
Aston Villa
On 9 January 2023, Staniforth signed for fellow WSL team Aston Villa on a free transfer following the termination of her Manchester United contract.[29] She joined the rapidly-improving team after having struggled for playing time at Manchester United, and moved into a deeper midfield role, being key in Aston Villa reaching fifth in the league behind the big four.[4]
International career
Youth
She featured for England in their fourth-place finish at the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in New Zealand, scoring an excellent goal against Japan in the quarter final.
In July 2009 Staniforth competed at the 2009 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship in Belarus, which England won. In her time with the U-19s, she scored twice. In 2010 Staniforth helped England reach the final of the 2010 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship in FYR Macedonia, where they lost their title to France. Later that summer Staniforth played in two of England's games at the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Germany. Staniforth subsequently joined the ranks of the U-23s, making her debut against Norway in February 2012. Staniforth scored an impressive 25-yard drive in the first game of the Under-23 Four Nations La Manga Tournament, helping her team beat Sweden 2–0.
In 2012 she was described by former England coach Mark Sampson as "one of the best young players in Europe".[30]
Senior
Staniforth earned her first call up to the senior England squad for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying match against Russia at Sapsan Arena in Moscow on 8 June 2018. She gained her first cap on 4 September 2018 in a 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying match against Kazakhstan, scoring on her debut in the 66th minute.[31] Staniforth scored the opening goal in the ultimate game of the 2019 SheBelieves Cup, helping the Lionesses beat Japan 3–0 and win the international tournament for the first time.[32]
On 8 May 2019, Staniforth was called up to the England 23-player squad for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France.[33]
Staniforth was the 208th player to represent the England women's team, with this given as her legacy number by FA to honour the teams' 50th anniversary.[34][35]
Staniforth was included in England's 28-player preliminary squad for UEFA Women's Euro 2022,[36] but was not selected for the final squad.[37] The following year, she was a late addition to the standby list for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, replacing the injured Jess Park.[38]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 19 January 2024.[39]
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Sunderland
|
2008–09[40] | WPL Northern | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 2 | |
2009–10[41] | WPL National | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | 20 | 1 | ||
Total | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | 26 | 3 | |||
Lincoln Ladies
|
2011 | FA WSL
|
14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 15 | 3 | |
2012 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | — | 19 | 5 | |||
Total | 28 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | — | 34 | 8 | |||
Bristol Academy | 2013 | FA WSL
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 8 | 1 | |
Liverpool | 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
2015 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | ||
Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | ||
Sunderland
|
2016 | FA WSL
|
12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 16 | 0 | |
2017 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 10 | 3 | ||||
2017–18 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | — | 24 | 10 | |||
Total | 37 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | 50 | 13 | |||
Birmingham City | 2018–19 | FA WSL
|
19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | — | 26 | 4 | |
2019–20 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 16 | 5 | |||
Total | 29 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 4 | — | 42 | 9 | |||
Manchester United | 2020–21 | WSL | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 18 | 1 | |
2021–22 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 16 | 2 | |||
2022–23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |||
Total | 30 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | — | 41 | 3 | |||
Aston Villa | 2022–23 | WSL | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 | 1 | |
2023–24 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | |||
Total | 24 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 32 | 1 | |||
Career total | 186 | 19 | 21 | 9 | 43 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 252 | 39 |
International goals
- As of match played 6 June 2019. England score listed first, score column indicates score after each Staniforth goal.
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 4 September 2018 | Ortaliq Stadion, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan | 4–0 | 6–0 | 2019 FIFA World Cup qualification | [42] |
2 | 5 March 2019 | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Bay, United States | Japan | 1–0 | 3–0 | 2019 SheBelieves Cup | [43] |
Honours
Sunderland
Bristol Academy[39]
- FA WSL runner-up: 2013
- 2013
Liverpool[39]
- FA WSL: 2014
England
Individual
See also
- List of England women's international footballers
- FA WSL records and statistics
References
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- ^ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/07/2018 and 31/07/2018" (PDF). The Football Association. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
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- ^ "Jill Scott's Coffee Club - Series finale: Lucy Staniforth, Thierry Henry & proposals". BBC Sounds. 15 June 2022. 00:09:55–00:10:30
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- ^ "Footballer Lucy Staniforth pays tribute to late brother, Tom Staniforth". York Press.
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- ^ "Meet the 41 out gay and bi soccer stars in the Women's World Cup 2019". Gay Star News. 26 June 2019. Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ Staniforth-Wilson, Laura [@lauranwilson_] (11 January 2023). "22.12.22 to forever x" (Tweet). Retrieved 26 January 2023 – via Twitter.
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- ^ "Steph Houghton: Former England captain left out of squad for women's Euros". BBC Sport. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
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- ^ a b c "L. Staniforth". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
- ^ "Lucy Staniforth – Player Stats 2008–09". thefa.com. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ "Lucy Staniforth – Player Stats 2009–10". thefa.com. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ Whalley, Mike (4 September 2018). "Kazakhstan 0–6 England – Women's World Cup qualifier". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- ^ Wrack, Suzanne (6 March 2019). "England outclass Japan to lift SheBelieves Cup for first time". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- ^ "England record statement win over Japan to clinch prestigious SheBelieves Cup". The Football Association. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ @SAFCLadies (29 December 2019). "Taking top spot in today's vote, and her place in the decade's best XI, is @lucystan37! Congratulations, Lucy! #SAFCLadies #HawayTheLasses #OneClubOurClub" (Tweet). Retrieved 10 July 2020 – via Twitter.
External links
- Profile at the Manchester United F.C. website
- Profile at the Football Association website
- Lucy Staniforth – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Lucy Staniforth – UEFA competition record (archive)
- Lucy Staniforth at Soccerway