Amber-Keegan Stobbs

Amber-Keegan Stobbs (born 21 October 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Newcastle United Women, in the FA Women's National League North.[1]

Amber-Keegan Stobbs
Playing for Lewes FC in 2022
Personal information
Full name Amber Keegan Stobbs
Date of birth (1992-10-21) 21 October 1992
Place of birth London, England
Height 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Position(s) Midfielder, Forward
Team information
Current team
 Newcastle United
Number 4
Youth career
Chelsea
Arsenal
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2014 Hofstra Pride 66 (9)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2015 Washington Spirit
2016 Reading 8 (0)
2017 Everton 5 (0)
2017–2018 West Ham United 6 (1)
2018–2019 Charlton Athletic 18 (1)
2019–2021 Crystal Palace 18 (2)
2021–2022 Watford 20 (0)
2022–2023 Lewes 13 (1)
2023– Newcastle United 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:40, 19 March 2023 (UTC)

Playing career

Youth and college

Stobbs started playing football at age six. After attending Warlingham School[2] she joined Arsenal Women before moving on to Chelsea Ladies while in school. In 2010, she traveled to the United States and enrolled at Hofstra University, playing football for the Hofstra Pride for five seasons.[2] During her time at university, she registered 66 appearances, scoring nine goals, and thirteen assists.[3]

Washington Spirit

During her time at Hofstra, Stobbs previously played for Washington Spirit Reserves in the American USL W-League where she helped the team win the national championship in 2015.[4][5]

Reading

In December 2015, Stobbs signed with Reading F.C. of the FA WSL 1.[6][7][8][9] Reading would struggle during the 2016 season, with Stobbs earning 8 appearances.[10]

Everton

In February 2017, Stobbs signed with Everton who were competing in the FA WSL 2 ahead of the FA WSL Spring Series.[11] Later that month, she made her debut for the Toffees in the 8–1 win over Brighouse Town in the FA Women's Cup.[12] Everton would go on to win the Spring Series, with Stobbs registering five appearances.

West Ham United

Ahead of the 2017–18 season, Stobbs joined West Ham United competing in the FA Women's Premier League Southern Division.[13]

Watford

Stobbs made twenty appearances for Watford.[14]

Lewes

She joined Lewes FC in July 2022, making 13 appearances for the club.[14]

Newcastle United

Stobbs moved to Newcastle United in July 2023.[15]

Personal life

Stobbs is a qualified FA coach and has worked as the women and girls officer at the West Ham Foundation. She is now the director of Equal Focus Football, which works with and develops girls' football and opportunities within local neighbourhoods[16] and supports equity in sport.[14]

Stobbs has two degrees from Hofstra University, a Bachelor's in Psychology[2] and a Masters in Sports Science.

References
  1. "Amber Stobbs | West Ham United Profile". West Ham United FC. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  2. "Amber Stobbs - Women's Soccer". Hofstra University Athletics. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  3. "Stobbs Signs Professional Contract With Reading FC". Hofstra University. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  4. "Washington Spirit Reserves sign forward Amber Stobbs to the 2014 W-League squad". SoccerWire. 15 April 2014. Archived from the original on 29 March 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  5. "W-League: Washington Spirit Reserves win championship". GoalNation. 27 July 2015. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  6. "Women's Super League: Reading sign forward Amber Stobbs". BBC. 23 December 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  7. Bohl, Brian (27 January 2016). "Stobbs Signs Professional Contract With Reading FC". Hofstra University. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  8. "Stobbs Joins Royals on Pro Contract". FA WSL. 23 December 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  9. Drudge, Harriet (23 March 2016). "FourFourTwo's FA Women's Super League Season Preview 2016!". Four Four Two. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  10. Tom Crocker (3 May 2016). ""It's not good enough," says Emma Follis as Reading FC Women draw with Sunderland". Wokingham Paper. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  11. "Blue Girls Add Duo". FA WSL. 3 February 2017. Archived from the original on 10 February 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  12. "Amber Stobbs | Everton Profile". Everton FC. Archived from the original on 30 June 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  13. "West Ham United Ladies sign exciting WSL forward Amber Stobbs". West Ham United FC. 1 July 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  14. "Stobbs signs for Rooks! – Lewes Community Football Club". lewesfc.com. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  15. "Newcastle United Women announce Stobbs signing". Newcastle United Football Club. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  16. "Equal Focus Football | About Us". www.equalfocusfootball.com. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
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