Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mikhaila Bowden Gonzalez | ||
Date of birth | 22 August 1993 | ||
Place of birth | United States | ||
Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
2007–2010 | So Cal Blues | ||
2007–2010 | Ocean View Seahawks | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2014 | Boise State Broncos | 83 | (0) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017 | Southern United FC | ||
International career‡ | |||
2022– | Belize | 7 | (5) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 October 2023 |
Mikhaila Bowden Gonzalez (born 22 August 1993) is a footballer who plays as a defender. Born in the United States, she is a Belize international.
Bowden started playing football at the age of four. [1] When Bowden was eighteen years old, her younger half-sister committed suicide. [2]
Bowden attended Boise State University in the United States, where she was regarded as one of the soccer team's most important players. [3]
In 2017, Bowden signed for Australian side Southern United FC, where she was described as "established herself as one of the best centre backs in the competition". [4]
Bowen has played for the Belize women's national football team, where she has been regarded as one of the team's most important players. [5] [6]
Bowden mainly operates as a defender and is known for her free-kick taking ability. [7]
Bowden was born to a Belizean father. [8] She has regarded United States international Brandi Chastain as her football idol. [9]
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