# Issy Hobson > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Issy_Hobson > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Issy_Hobson.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Issy_Hobson > Source revision: 1356289266 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|English footballer (born 2007)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Issy Hobson | image = | fullname = Isabella Hobson | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2007|10|31|df=yes}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/378053/isabella-hobson|title=Isabella Hobson|publisher=ESPN|access-date=2024-04-28|archive-date=28 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240428161944/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/378053/isabella-hobson|url-status=live}} | birth_place = | height = | position = [Defender](/source/Defender_(association_football)) | currentclub = [Rosenborg](/source/Rosenborg_BK_(women))
(on loan from [Everton](/source/Everton_F.C._(women))) | clubnumber = | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = | years1 = 2023– | clubs1 = [Everton](/source/Everton_F.C._(women)) | caps1 = 14 | goals1 = 1 | years2 = 2025 | clubs2 = → [Sheffield United](/source/Sheffield_United_W.F.C.) (loan) | caps2 = 6 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2025 | clubs3 = → [Nottingham Forest](/source/Nottingham_Forest_Women_F.C.) (loan) | caps3 = 0 | goals3 = 0 | years5 = 2026– | clubs5 = → [Rosenborg](/source/Rosenborg_BK_(women)) (loan) | caps5 = 0 | goals5 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2023–2024 | nationalteam1 = [England U17](/source/England_women's_national_under-17_football_team) | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | nationalyears2 = 2024– | nationalteam2 = [England U19](/source/England_women's_national_under-19_football_team) | nationalcaps2 = 4 | nationalgoals2 = 0 | pcupdate = 14:24, 29 March 2026 (UTC) | ntupdate = 3 December 2024 }} '''Isabella Hobson''' (born 31 October 2007) is an English professional [footballer](/source/association_football) who plays as a [defender](/source/Defender_(association_football)) for [Rosenborg](/source/Rosenborg_BK_(women)) on loan from [Women's Super League](/source/Women's_Super_League) club [Everton](/source/Everton_F.C._(women)), and the [England under-19s](/source/England_women's_national_under-19_football_team). Hobson previously played for [Sheffield United](/source/Sheffield_United_W.F.C.) and [Nottingham Forest](/source/Nottingham_Forest_Women_F.C.). ==Club career== Hobson progressed through the [Everton](/source/Everton_F.C._(women)) Academy to make her first team debut as a second-half substitute against [Leicester City](/source/Leicester_City_W.F.C.) in the League Cup group stage on 24 January 2024 playing 35 minutes of the 5–1 loss.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/c51z1xwe5l5t#Line-ups|title=Leicester City Women vs Everton Women line-ups|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=2024-04-28}} Her first [Women's Super League](/source/Women's_Super_League) appearance was on 2 March 2024, again coming off the bench versus [Manchester City](/source/Manchester_City_W.F.C.).{{cite web|url=https://www.goodisonnews.com/2024/03/06/everton-women-isabella-hobson-reveals-dream-verdict-despite-manchester-city-loss/|title=Everton Women: Isabella Hobson reveals 'dream' verdict despite Manchester City loss|date=6 March 2024|publisher=goodisonnews.com|access-date=2024-04-28|archive-date=28 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240428192523/https://www.goodisonnews.com/2024/03/06/everton-women-isabella-hobson-reveals-dream-verdict-despite-manchester-city-loss/|url-status=live}} 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](/source/Arsenal_W.F.C.) at [Walton Hall Park](/source/Walton_Hall_Park_(stadium)) on 28 April 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3987225/hobson-historic-header-secures-arsenal-point|title=Hobson historic header secures Arsenal point|publisher=evertonfc.com|access-date=2024-04-28|archive-date=28 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240428162410/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3987225/hobson-historic-header-secures-arsenal-point|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68867442|title=First Everton goal the best feeling ever - Hobson|date=28 April 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=2024-04-28|archive-date=28 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240428161938/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68867442|url-status=live}} The goal was nominated for WSL April 2024 goal of the month.{{cite web|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3992772/everton-trio-nominated-for-wsl-awards|title=EVERTON TRIO NOMINATED FOR WSL AWARDS|publisher=evertonfc.com|access-date=2024-05-09|archive-date=9 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509210220/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3992772/everton-trio-nominated-for-wsl-awards|url-status=live}} In January 2025, Hobson joined [Sheffield United](/source/Sheffield_United_W.F.C.) on loan for the remainder of the [2024–25 season](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Women's_Championship).{{cite web|url=https://shekicks.net/sheffield-united-women-sign-everton-duo-on-loan/|title=Sheffield United Women sign Everton duo on loan|date=11 January 2025 |publisher=She Kicks|accessdate=11 January 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://onefootball.com/en/news/sheffield-united-complete-double-swoop-for-everton-pair-jones-and-hobson-40545906|title=Sheffield United complete double swoop for Everton pair Jones and Hobson|publisher=onefootball.com|accessdate=11 January 2025}} She was recalled from the loan on 14 April 2025.{{cite web|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2025/april/14/hobson-returns-from-loan-spell/|title=Defender returns to Everton from loan spell|publisher=evertonfc.com|access-date=21 April 2025|archive-date=21 April 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250421021914/https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2025/april/14/hobson-returns-from-loan-spell/|url-status=live}} On 4 September 2025, Hobson was sent out on a season-long loan to [Nottingham Forest](/source/Nottingham_Forest_Women_F.C.).{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-09-04 |title=Forest Women sign Issy Hobson on loan |url=https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/2025/september/04/forest-women-sign-issy-hobson-on-loan/ |access-date=2025-09-16 |website=Nottingham Forest Football Club}} She was recalled from the loan less than a month after joining Nottingham Forest, on 1 October 2025, due to ongoing injuries at Everton.{{Cite web |title=Young Defender Recalled From Loan |url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2025/october/01/young-defender-recalled-from-loan/ |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=www.evertonfc.com}} Hobson signed her first professional contract with Everton on 6 November 2025, tying her into the club until at least the end of June 2027.{{cite web|url=https://shekicks.net/wsl-record-holder-issy-hobson-signs-first-professional-contract-with-everton/|title=WSL record holder Issy Hobson signs first professional contract with Everton|publisher=She Kicks|accessdate=7 November 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2025/november/06/Evertonian-Hobsons-Signs-First-Professional-Contract/|title=Evertonian Hobson Signs First Professional Contract|publisher=Everton Football Club|accessdate=7 November 2025}} On 1 April 2026, Hobson joined [Toppserien](/source/Toppserien) side [Rosenborg](/source/Rosenborg_BK_(women)) on loan until the end of June 2026.{{cite web|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2026/april/01/Hobson-Joins-Rosenborg-BK-On-Loan/|title=Hobson Joins Rosenborg BK On Loan|publisher=[Everton F.C.](/source/Everton_F.C.)|date=1 April 2026|accessdate=1 April 2026}} ==International career== Hobson debuted for the [England U17](/source/England_women's_national_under-17_football_team) team during [2024 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship qualification](/source/2024_UEFA_Women's_Under-17_Championship_qualification), appearing as a substitute in a 6–0 victory over [Northern Ireland](/source/Northern_Ireland_women's_national_under-17_football_team) on 4 November 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2038397--england-vs-northern-ireland/|title=England vs Northern Ireland|publisher=[UEFA](/source/UEFA)|access-date=2024-04-28|archive-date=25 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425083828/https://www.uefa.com/womensunder17/match/2038397--england-vs-northern-ireland/|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.englandfootball.com/articles/2024/Feb/05/england-womens-under-17s-philippines-report-20240205|title=Young Lionesses set up MIMA Cup final against Scotland|publisher=englandfootball.com|access-date=2024-04-28|archive-date=7 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407075820/https://www.englandfootball.com/articles/2024/Feb/05/england-womens-under-17s-philippines-report-20240205|url-status=live}} On 16 October 2024, Hobson was called up to the [England U19](/source/England_women's_national_under-19_football_team) team for [Algarve Cup](/source/Algarve_Cup) matches against [Netherlands](/source/Netherlands_women's_national_under-19_football_team) and [Norway](/source/Norway_women's_national_under-19_football_team).{{Cite web |last=McHugh |first=Beth |date=2024-10-17 |title=England WU19s squad named for Algarve Cup trip |url=https://www.englandfootball.com/articles/2024/Oct/16/england-womens-under-19s-squad-named-for-october-games-20241610 |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=England Football |language=en}} ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 28 March 2026}}{{Soccerway|940618}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|FA Cup !colspan="2"|League Cup !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- | rowspan="4" |[Everton](/source/Everton_F.C._(women)) |[2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Everton_F.C._(women)_season) |[Women's Super League](/source/Women's_Super_League) |4||1||0||0||1||0||5||1 |- |[2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Everton_F.C._(women)_season) |Women's Super League |6||0||0||0||3||0||9||0 |- |[2025–26](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Everton_F.C._(women)_season) |Women's Super League |4 |0 |1 |1 |0 |0 |5 |1 |- ! colspan="2" |Total !14!!1!!1!!1!!4!!0!!19!!2 |- |[Sheffield United](/source/Sheffield_United_W.F.C.) (loan) |[2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Women's_Championship) |[Women's Championship](/source/Women's_Championship) |6||0||1||0|| colspan="2" |—||7||0 |- |[Nottingham Forest](/source/Nottingham_Forest_W.F.C.) (loan) |2025–26 |Women's Super League 2 |0 |0 |0 |0 |1 |0 |1 |0 |- ! colspan="3" |Career total !20!!1!!2!!1!!4!!0!!27!!2 |} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * [https://www.sufc.co.uk/players/women/issy-hobson Issy Hobson] at Sheffield United F.C. * [https://www.evertonfc.com/teams/women/isabellahobson Issy Hobson] at Everton F.C. * {{Soccerway|new_id=hobson-isabella/Cv0Rwl2G|id=isabella-hobson/940618|archive=20240428204720}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Hobson, Issy}} Category:2007 births Category:Living people Category:21st-century English sportswomen Category:English women's footballers Category:Women's association football defenders Category:England women's youth international footballers Category:Women's Super League players Category:Women's Super League 2 players Category:Everton F.C. Women players Category:Sheffield United W.F.C. players Category:Nottingham Forest Women F.C. players Category:Rosenborg BK Kvinner players Category:English expatriate women's footballers Category:English expatriate sportspeople in Norway Category:Expatriate women's footballers in Norway --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Issy Hobson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Issy_Hobson) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Issy_Hobson?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.