Jordan Nobbs
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Jordan Nobbs is an English
footballer who wears the number eight shirt for Arsenal Ladies
. She is a combative, goalscoring central midfielder.
centre of excellence aged eight, and was also attached to Middlesbrough F.C.
as a youngster. In season 2008/09 she emulated her father Keith Nobbs
by representing Durham schools, while a pupil at Sedgefield Community College
.
Upon turning 16 in December 2008, Nobbs began playing for the Sunderland Women
first-team. In her first season in senior football Nobbs helped Sunderland win the FA Women's Premier League Northern Division
and reach the 2009 FA Women's Cup
final, where they were narrowly beaten by Arsenal. The following season, Nobbs was an "integral" part of Sunderland's success as they finished fifth in their first season back at the top level. In November 2009 Nobbs scored against Arsenal, as Sunderland inflicted only the Gunners' second league defeat in more than six years.
At the end of the season Nobbs was named manager's and player's player of the year at Sunderland. She also won the 2010 FA Young Player of the Year award.
When Sunderland's bid to join the FA WSL failed, Nobbs was approached by several of the leading clubs in the country. She eventually signed for Arsenal in August 2010. Arsenal's general manager Vic Akers
said of Nobbs: "Jordan is only 17 years old, but has already shown huge potential, and I'm confident that she will prove herself on the highest level, when the Champions League gets underway in September."
Nobbs made her Arsenal debut in Serbia
the following month, as a second half substitute in a 3-1 UEFA Women's Champions League win over ZFK Masinac. She continued to play for Sunderland in the 2010/11 Premier League National Division
, with Arsenal awaiting the start of the new WSL in April 2011.
U-15 squad as a 12-year-old. Aged 13 she captained England U-15s against Wales
and scored in a 2-0 victory. At the age of 14, Nobbs had progressed to captaining England's U-17 team.
Nobbs then captained England to fourth place at the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
in New Zealand
. In July 2009 Nobbs played a starring role as England won the 2009 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
in Belarus
, scoring in the final win over Sweden
.
In 2010 Nobbs 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 Nobbs played in all three of England's games at the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
in Germany
.
In June 2011 Nobbs was in the senior England party which visited 10 Downing Street
ahead of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer who wears the number eight shirt for Arsenal Ladies
Arsenal L.F.C.
Arsenal Ladies Football Club are an English women's association football club affiliated with Arsenal F.C.. Founded in 1987, they are the most successful club in English women's football having won 34 major trophies to date; which are 12 FA Women's Premier League titles, 11 FA Women's Cups, ten...
. She is a combative, goalscoring central midfielder.
Club career
Nobbs joined the Sunderland A.F.C.Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
centre of excellence aged eight, and was also attached to Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
as a youngster. In season 2008/09 she emulated her father Keith Nobbs
Keith Nobbs (footballer)
Alan Keith Nobbs is an English former professional footballer.-Playing career:Nobbs' 326 games in all competitions for Hartlepool United places him 10th in the all–time appearance list. He was named supporters' Player of the Year in 1991/92.-Post–playing career:After retiring Nobbs spent a short...
by representing Durham schools, while a pupil at Sedgefield Community College
Sedgefield Community College
Sedgefield Community College is an 11-16 comprehensive school located in Sedgefield in County Durham.The College takes in students from most of the surrounding villages including Sedgefield itself, Fishburn, Trimdon, Trimdon Grange, Trimdon Station, Trimdon Colliery, Coxhoe, Bishop Middleham and...
.
Upon turning 16 in December 2008, Nobbs began playing for the Sunderland Women
Sunderland A.F.C. Women
Sunderland AFC Women is a women's football club based in Sunderland, North East England. They play their home games at The Hetton Centre in Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne and Wear.-History:...
first-team. In her first season in senior football Nobbs helped Sunderland win the FA Women's Premier League Northern Division
FA Women's Premier League Northern Division
The FA Women's Premier League Northern Division is a league in the third-level in the women's football pyramid in England, along with the Southern division. These two divisions are below the FA Women's Super League and National Division....
and reach the 2009 FA Women's Cup
FA Women's Cup
The Football Association Women’s Challenge Cup Competition, commonly referred to as the FA Women's Cup, is the top cup competition for women's football clubs in England – designed as an exact equivalent to the FA Cup created 99 years earlier...
final, where they were narrowly beaten by Arsenal. The following season, Nobbs was an "integral" part of Sunderland's success as they finished fifth in their first season back at the top level. In November 2009 Nobbs scored against Arsenal, as Sunderland inflicted only the Gunners' second league defeat in more than six years.
At the end of the season Nobbs was named manager's and player's player of the year at Sunderland. She also won the 2010 FA Young Player of the Year award.
When Sunderland's bid to join the FA WSL failed, Nobbs was approached by several of the leading clubs in the country. She eventually signed for Arsenal in August 2010. Arsenal's general manager Vic Akers
Vic Akers
Victor David Akers, OBE is a former football player and manager. He played as a left back and is currently Arsenal's kit manager...
said of Nobbs: "Jordan is only 17 years old, but has already shown huge potential, and I'm confident that she will prove herself on the highest level, when the Champions League gets underway in September."
Nobbs made her Arsenal debut in Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
the following month, as a second half substitute in a 3-1 UEFA Women's Champions League win over ZFK Masinac. She continued to play for Sunderland in the 2010/11 Premier League National Division
FA Women's Premier League National Division
The FA Women's Premier League National Division is the second level of the English women's football league pyramid. From 1991 until the introduction of the summer competition FA Women's Super League the National Division functioned as the top league in England. Below it are simultaneously the...
, with Arsenal awaiting the start of the new WSL in April 2011.
International career
Nobbs was called into the EnglandEngland women's national football team
The England women's national football team represents England in international women's football. The side has been quite successful of late, qualifying for three World Cups, 1995, 2007 and 2011...
U-15 squad as a 12-year-old. Aged 13 she captained England U-15s against Wales
Wales women's national football team
The Wales women's national football team team represents Wales in international women's football. They have yet to qualify for the final stages of the World Cup or European Championships and are currently ranked 47th in the world and 27th in Europe...
and scored in a 2-0 victory. At the age of 14, Nobbs had progressed to captaining England's U-17 team.
Nobbs then captained England to fourth place at the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
-Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Knockout stage:All times local -Quarterfinals:-----------------Semifinals:---------3rd Place Playoff:----...
in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. In July 2009 Nobbs played a starring role as England won the 2009 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
2009 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
-Semifinals:---------Final:-Goalscorers:5 goals Sofia Jakobsson4 goals Toni Duggan Solène Barbance3 goals Jordan Nobbs Dzsenifer Marozsan2 goals* Isobel Christiansen* Jade Moore* Jessica Wich* Ana Maria Crnogorcevic1 goal...
in Belarus
Belarus
Belarus , officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered clockwise by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Its capital is Minsk; other major cities include Brest, Grodno , Gomel ,...
, scoring in the final win over Sweden
Sweden women's national football team
Sweden women's national football team are a football team officially representing Sweden in women's football. They won the unofficial European Championships in 1984, a success the team has not managed to repeat, it has however won one World Cup-silver as well as three European Cup-silvers...
.
In 2010 Nobbs helped England reach the final of the 2010 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
2010 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
-Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semifinals:---------Final:-Goal scorers:4 goals Turid Knaak Lieke Martens3 goals Rebecca Dempster2 goals Lauren Bruton Toni Duggan Amélie Barbetta Léa Le Garrec...
in FYR Macedonia, where they lost their title to France
France women's national football team
The French women's national football team represents France in international women's football. The team is directed by the French Football Federation and competes as a member of UEFA in various international football tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Euro, the Summer...
. Later that summer Nobbs played in all three of England's games at the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
The 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was held in Germany from July 13 to August 1. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, were taking part in the final competition, in which Germany had a guaranteed place as the host nation....
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
In June 2011 Nobbs was in the senior England party which visited 10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street, colloquially known in the United Kingdom as "Number 10", is the headquarters of Her Majesty's Government and the official residence and office of the First Lord of the Treasury, who is now always the Prime Minister....
ahead of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.
External links
- Jordan Nobbs at FIFAFIFAThe Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
.com - Jordan Nobbs at UEFAUEFAThe Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
.com - Jordan Nobbs at Arsenal.com
- Jordan Nobbs at TheFA.com