Jordan Nobbs

Jordan Nobbs (born 8 December 1992) is an English footballer who plays for FA WSL club Arsenal. She has been described as a "combative" central midfielder who "scores goals".

She previously played for Sunderland, and has represented the England women's national football team at youth and senior level.

Club Career

Early career

Nobbs joined the Sunderland centre of excellence aged eight, and was also attached to Middlesbrough as a youngster. In the 2008–09 season, she emulated her father Keith Nobbs by representing Durham schools, while a pupil at Sedgefield Community College.

Sunderland

2008–09: Call up to first team

Upon turning 16 in December 2008, Nobbs began playing for the Sunderland 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.

2009–2011: Awards and transfer

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. With Arsenal awaiting the impending arrival of the FA WSL which would become a summer competition for the first six seasons, Nobbs continued to play for Sunderland in the 2010–11 Premier League. Sunderland won the league that season but were not promoted as the WSL lineup was already confirmed.

Arsenal

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