Maddy Earl

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Maddy Earl
Personal information
Full name Madison Ava Earl
Date of birth (2006-11-03) 3 November 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Arsenal
Number 38
Youth career
Arsenal
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2024– Arsenal
2024Bristol City (loan) 7 (0)
2025Sheffield United (loan) 5 (0)
International career
2021–2023 England U17 9 (5)
2024– England U19 11 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 May 2025 [1]
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 May 2025 [1]

Madison Ava Earl (born 3 November 2006) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Women's Super League club Arsenal and the England Under-19 national team.

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Early life

Earl grew up in Colchester, beginning her football career at the age of 5, playing for Eight Ash Green. [2]

Earl joined the Arsenal Academy at the age of 8, [3] joining the Under-11s team, [2] and rapidly rising through the ranks up to the Under-21 side.[ citation needed ]

Club Career

Arsenal

On 24 May 2024, Earl made her senior, non-competitive, debut for Arsenal in their 1 - 0 win against A-League All-Stars Women as part of Arsenal's 2024 post-season tour. [4] She then went on to feature in Arsenal's 1 - 2 win against Washington Spirit, coming on as a sub for captain Kim Little in the 78th minute. [5]

The attacking midfielder was instrumental in Arsenal Women's Under-21's Blue Stars FIFA Youth Cup tournament win in May 2024, picking up the Golden Ball award as the team picked up their silverware. [6]

On 9 January 2025, Earl signed her first professional contract at Arsenal aged 18, upon her return from loan club Bristol City. [7] [8]

Bristol City (dual-sign agreement)

On 6 September 2024, Earl signed on a short dual-sign agreement with Women's Super League 2 side Bristol City from September to January 2025. [9] [10]

Earl went on to make just 7 appearances across all competitions for Bristol. [11]

Sheffield United (loan)

After signing professionally with parent club Arsenal, Earl signed on full loan with Sheffield United for the rest of the 2024-25 football season. [12] After signing on 20 January 2025, [13] Earl went on to make 5 appearances for the Blades across all competitions. [11]

International Career

Earl has represented the England Under-17 and Under-19 national teams.

In May 2022, she played in the 2022 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship qualification, scoring her first international goal in the 16th minute of England's 0 - 8 win against Croatia. [14] England did not qualify for the finals tournament that year however, with the French Under-17 side topping their group, and England in second place.

In November 2023, Earl received her first England U-19 call-up for the Young Lionesses' Algarve Cup match against Portugal and made her debut in a 2 - 2 draw. [15]

In July 2024, Earl featured in the 2024 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship, where England lost 3–1 to Spain in the semi-final. [16]

Playing Style

Earl is a technically proficient attacking midfielder, with incredible skill and control on the ball. Her ability with both feet enables her to weave around opposition players with ease, making her a tough opponent to mark. She is an extremely creative player who is capable of contributing both goals and assists. [3]

Career Statistics

Club

As of match played 4 May 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueLeague CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bristol City (loan) 2024–25 Women's Championship 502070
Sheffield United (loan) 2024–25 Women's Championship 500050
Career total10020120

Honours

Arsenal

References

  1. 1 2 Maddy Earl at Soccerway
  2. 1 2 "Meet the Colchester schoolgirl, 15, making waves for the Lionesses and Arsenal". Gazette. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  3. 1 2 Puodzius, Sophie (9 January 2025). "Maddy Earl signs first professional contract with Arsenal". Her Football Hub. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  4. "Report: Arsenal Women 1-0 A League All Stars". Report: Arsenal Women 1-0 A League All Stars. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  5. "Report: Washington Spirit 1-2 Arsenal". Report: Washington Spirit 1-2 Arsenal. 18 August 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  6. onlinegooner.com. "Arsenal academy graduate Maddy Earl signs professional contract". www.onlinegooner.com. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  7. "Madison Earl signs professional contract". Madison Earl signs professional contract. 23 July 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  8. Puodzius, Sophie (9 January 2025). "Maddy Earl signs first professional contract with Arsenal". Her Football Hub. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  9. Robins, Sheridan (6 September 2024). "City sign Earl until January". Bristol City FC. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  10. Pentland, Daniel (6 September 2024). "Arsenal teenager Earl joins Bristol City on dual-registration deal". WSL Full-Time. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  11. 1 2 "Summary - Maddy Earl - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  12. "Madison Earl joins Sheffield United on loan". Madison Earl joins Sheffield United on loan. 23 July 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  13. Frith, Wilf (20 January 2025). "Sheffield United Women sign Maddy Earl on loan from Arsenal". SheKicks. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  14. "Statistics and Lineups Croatia 0-8 England :: Apuramento Euro Feminino U17 2022". www.playmakerstats.com. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  15. The Football Association, FA (28 November 2023). "Report: Portugal 2-2 England WU19s". England Football. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  16. UEFA.com. "England-Spain | Women's Under-19 2024". UEFA.com. Retrieved 6 June 2025.