Maisie Symonds

English Footballer

Maisie Symonds

Personal information
Date of birth|  (2003-02-02) 2 February 2003 (age 21)[1]
Position(s)|  Midfielder
Team information

Current team

|  Brighton & Hove Albion
Number|  18
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2021–|  Brighton & Hove Albion|  50|  (1)
International career‡
2019|  England U17|  3|  (1)
2021–2022|  England U19|  9|  (0)
2023–|  England U23|  2|  (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:46, 28 November 2024 (UTC)[2]

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

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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] In September 2022, Symonds was recovering from 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

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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] making her debut for the team as part of the starting eleven in a 4–1 win over the 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] In February 2022, Symonds again captained the U19 team to consecutive wins, against Finland and Denmark in the Marbella International Tournament.[16][17] In June 2022, she was named in the under-19 squad for the 2022 U-19 Championship,[18][19] featuring in group stage matches.[20] In November 2023, Symonds was named in the under-23 squad,[21] making her debut for the team against Spain on 4 December 2023.[22]

## Career statistics

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### Club

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As of match played 24 November 2024.[23]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition  Club  | Season  | League  | FA Cup  | League Cup  | Total

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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 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1
Career total  | 49 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 63 | 2

## References

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1. ^ a b "Brighton & Hove Albion | Maisie Symonds | Midfielder". www.brightonandhovealbion.com. Archived from the original on 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
2. ^ Maisie Symonds at Flashscore.com
3. ^ 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.
4. ^ "Symonds signs first professional contract". www.brightonandhovealbion.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
5. ^ "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.
6. ^ "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.
7. ^ "Maisie Symonds thanks family". theargus.co.uk. 15 November 2021. Archived from the original on 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
8. ^ "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.
9. ^ "Brighton's Maisie Symonds thriving under Hope Powell". womenscompetitions.thefa.com. Archived from the original on 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
10. ^ "Maisie Symonds signs contract extension". Brighton & Hove Albion FC. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
11. ^ Owen, Brian (2023-08-07). "Maisie told she will thrive in Albion squad as she signs new deal". The Argus. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
12. ^ "'The next step' - England under-23 call-ups for Brighton quartet". SussexWorld. October 13, 2021. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
13. ^ "England-Bosnia and Herzegovina | Women's Under-17 2020". UEFA.com. October 24, 2019. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
14. ^ "England WU19s beat Czech Republic by 4-1 in Telford". www.englandfootball.com. July 30, 2021. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
15. ^

* "Republic of Ireland-England | Women's Under-19 2022". UEFA.com. October 20, 2021. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
* "England-Switzerland | Women's Under-19 2022". UEFA.com. October 26, 2021. Retrieved 2024-02-13.

16. ^ 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.
17. ^ Smith, Frank (February 22, 2022). "England WU19s end Marbella International Tournament with victory against Denmark". www.englandfootball.com. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
18. ^ "Symonds included in England squad". www.brightonandhovealbion.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
19. ^ Davies, Callum (June 24, 2022). "WU19s squad named for EUROs". www.englandfootball.com. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
20. ^

* "England-Norway | Women's Under-19 2022". UEFA.com. June 27, 2022. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
* "Sweden-England | Women's Under-19 2022". UEFA.com. June 30, 2022. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
* "Germany-England | Women's Under-19 2022". UEFA.com. July 3, 2022. Retrieved 2024-02-13.

21. ^ Owen, Brian (2023-11-25). "In-form Maisie is driven to reach the top - after battling back from serious illness". The Argus. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
22. ^ McHugh, Beth (December 4, 2023). "England WU23s unbeaten throughout 2023 following Spain draw". www.englandfootball.com. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
23. ^ "Maise Symonds player profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 June 2023.

## External links

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* Profile at Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. website
* Maisie Symonds at Soccerway

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Brighton & Hove Albion W.F.C. - current squad

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* 3 Pattinson
* 5 Bergsvand
* 6 Losada (c)
* 7 Masaka
* 8 Bremer
* 9 Parris
* 10 Čanković
* 11 Seike
* 14 Kirby
* 16 Carabalí
* 17 Rayner
* 18 Symonds
* 19 Olislagers
* 20 Vilamala
* 21 Haley
* 22 Stefanović
* 23 Auée
* 25 Poulter
* 27 McLauchlan
* 28 Loeck
* 32 Baggaley
* 33 Rule
* 59 Agyemang
* Manager: Vidošić

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