Issy Hobson

Issy Hobson

Personal information
Full name	Isabella Hobson
Date of birth	(2007-10-31) 31 October 2007 (age 17)[1]
Team information
Current team	Sheffield United (on loan from Everton)
Number	6
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	Everton	9	(1)
2025–	→ Sheffield United (loan)	0	(0)
International career^‡
2023–2024	England U17	1	(0)
2024–	England U19	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 January 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 December 2024

Isabella "Issy" Hobson (born 31 October 2007) is an English footballer who plays for Women's Championship club Sheffield United, on loan from Everton, and the England under-19s.

Club career

Hobson progressed through the Everton Academy to make her first team debut as a second-half substitute against Leicester City in the League Cup group stage on 24 January 2024 playing 35 minutes of the 5–1 loss.[2] Her first Women's Super League appearance was on 2 March 2024, again coming off the bench versus Manchester City.[3]

Aged 16 years and 180 days, Hobson became the youngest-ever goalscorer in the WSL when she netted a stoppage time equaliser for Everton in their 1–1 draw with Arsenal at Walton Hall Park on 28 April 2024.[4][5] The goal was nominated for WSL April 2024 goal of the month.[6]

In January 2025, Hobson joined Sheffield United on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.[7][8]

International career

Hobson debuted for the England U17 team during 2024 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship qualification, appearing as a substitute in a 6–0 victory over Northern Ireland on 4 November 2023.[9] She made her first start and played 29 minutes in the team's 2–0 win over the Philippines at the invitational MIMA Cup in Spain on 5 February 2024.[10]

On 16 October 2024, Hobson was called up to the England U19 team for Algarve Cup matches against Netherlands and Norway.[11]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 20 October 2024[12]

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
Everton	2023–24	WSL	4	1	0	0	1	0	5	1
	2024–25	WSL	2	0	0	0	1	0	3	0
	Total		6	1	0	0	2	0	8	1
Career total			6	1	0	0	2	0	8	1

References

1. "Isabella Hobson". ESPN. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
2. "Leicester City Women vs Everton Women line-ups". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
3. "Everton Women: Isabella Hobson reveals 'dream' verdict despite Manchester City loss". goodisonnews.com. 6 March 2024. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
4. "Hobson historic header secures Arsenal point". evertonfc.com. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
5. "First Everton goal the best feeling ever - Hobson". BBC Sport. 28 April 2024. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
6. "EVERTON TRIO NOMINATED FOR WSL AWARDS". evertonfc.com. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
7. "Sheffield United Women sign Everton duo on loan". She Kicks. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
8. "Sheffield United complete double swoop for Everton pair Jones and Hobson". onefootball.com. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
9. "England vs Northern Ireland". uefa.com. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
10. "Young Lionesses set up MIMA Cup final against Scotland". englandfootball.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
11. McHugh, Beth (17 October 2024). "England WU19s squad named for Algarve Cup trip". England Football. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
12. Issy Hobson at Soccerway

External links

• Issy Hobson at Sheffield United F.C.
• Issy Hobson at Everton F.C.
• Issy Hobson at Soccerway
• Issy Hobson at Flashscore.com