Toni Duggan

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Toni Duggan
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Duggan with Barcelona in 2019
Personal information
Full name Toni Duggan [1]
Date of birth (1991-07-25) 25 July 1991 (age 34) [2]
Place of birth Liverpool, England [3]
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) [1]
Position(s) Winger
Forward
Youth career
Everton
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2007–2013 Everton 40 (17)
2013–2017 Manchester City 44 (19)
2017–2019 Barcelona 51 (20)
2019–2021 Atlético Madrid 43 (6)
2021–2024 Everton 32 (2)
International career‡
2007 England U17 3 (4)
2008–2010 England U19 28 (16)
2010 England U20 3 (1)
2010–2012 England U23 7 (3)
2012–2020 England 79 (22)
Medal record
Women's football
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
FIFA Women's World Cup
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Canada
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 04:00, 18 September 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 16:58, 6 November 2023 (UTC)

Toni Duggan (born 25 July 1991) is an English former footballer who played as a winger or forward. During her career, she played in England for Everton and Manchester City, and in Spain for Barcelona and Atlético Madrid.

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Club career

Everton

Duggan broke into the Everton side in the 2007–08 season when the regular forwards suffered injuries. [4] She scored the winning extra–time goal against Watford Ladies to put Everton into that season's FA Women's Premier League Cup final. [5]

Duggan was the named the FA Women's Young Player of the Year in 2009, the England Women's Under-23 Player of the Year in 2012 and the North West Female Player of the Year in 2013. [6]

Duggan also played in Everton's 2010 FA Women's Cup final win over Arsenal. [7] Her form in the second part of the 2011 FA WSL season led teammate Rachel Unitt to predict a call–up to the senior England squad. [8]

Manchester City

After seven years at Everton, it was announced on 28 November 2013 that Duggan had signed with Manchester City. [9] In August 2015, she became the first female player to receive the club's Goal of the Season award following an impressive goal against Chelsea in the Women's Super League. [10] She was part of the team when Manchester City played in the Women's Champions League for the first time. [11] In November 2016, Duggan scored a noted goal in City's Champions League match with Brøndby. [12]

Barcelona

Duggan signed for Barcelona on 6 July 2017. [13] She was part of the squad that finished runners up to Lyon in the 2019 UEFA Women's Champions League final. On 5 July 2019, Duggan announced she was leaving Barcelona after two seasons in Spain in search of a "new challenge." [14]

Atlético Madrid

On 31 July 2019, Duggan joined Atlético Madrid. [15] On 16 January 2021, she won her first trophy as an Atlético player appearing as a second half substitute in their 3–0 win in the Supercopa de España Femenina final against Levante. After two seasons, Duggan left Atlético Madrid. She made 55 appearances in all competitions. [16]

Return to Everton

On 9 July 2021, Duggan returned to Everton, signing a two-year contract with the club. [17] On 27 September 2022, Duggan announced that she was pregnant with her first child, and would miss the rest of the 2022–23 season. [18] Consequently, she became the first England player in the Women's Super League to take maternity leave, [19] returning to competitive action in October 2023. [20] Duggan left the club when her contract expired at the end of the 2023–24 season. [21]

She announced her retirement from football in September 2024. [22] [23]

International career

Duggan playing for England at UEFA Women's Euro 2017 20170719 WEURO ENG SCO 6582.jpg
Duggan playing for England at UEFA Women's Euro 2017

In March 2007, 15-year–old Duggan came off the substitute's bench to score on her debut for England Under-17s. [24] She also represented England at Under-19, Under-20 and Under-23 levels. [2] She played in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in both 2008 and 2010. [25] On Duggan's 18th birthday, she scored one of the two goals in England's 2009 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship maiden final win, against Sweden in Belarus. [26]

Duggan completed her first cap for Hope Powell's senior team in England's 3–0 win over Croatia at Bescot Stadium on 19 September 2012. [27] She scored her first international hat-trick in a match against Turkey on 26 September 2013. She scored another hat-trick in England's World Cup qualifying game against Montenegro in April 2014. [28]

In 2015, Duggan was part of England's squad for the FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada. The team came third in the competition, securing the bronze medal, and were subsequently congratulated by Prince William at a reception held at Kensington Palace. [29]

Duggan was allotted 179 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England's inaugural international. [30] [31]

Personal life

Duggan is an ambassador for the charity Saving Lives. [4] She was a former ambassador for Kick It Out, football's anti-discrimination organisation. [32]

On 27 September 2022, Duggan announced that she was pregnant with her first child, and would miss the rest of the WSL season. [18] In March 2023, she announced the birth of her daughter. [33]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition [34]
ClubSeasonLeagueFA Cup [a] League Cup [b] Continental [c] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Everton 2011 Women's Super League 143??—96239
2012 Women's Super League135??3020185
2013 Women's Super League139??42—1711
Total4017??721165825
Manchester City 2014 Women's Super League1342364—2111
2015 Women's Super League1063254—1812
2016 Women's Super League155203120226
2017 Women's Super League64302084198
Total44191051691048037
Barcelona 2017–18 Primera División 261130—633514
2018–19 Primera División25931—953715
Total512061001587229
Atlético Madrid 2019–20 Primera División155101140216
2020–21 Primera División281102031342
Total436203171558
Everton 2021–22 Women's Super League2223031—283
2022–23 Women's Super League000000—00
2023–24 Women's Super League1001142—153
Total3224173—436
Career total2106422733154319308105

International

Duggan playing for England in 2014 Toni Duggan England Ladies v Montenegro 5 4 2014 331.jpg
Duggan playing for England in 2014
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
England 201220
2013128
2014106
201590
201681
2017134
2018123
2019100
202030
Total7922
Scores and results list England's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Duggan goal.
List of international goals scored by Toni Duggan
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
18 March 2013 GSZ Stadium, Larnaca, Cyprus Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 2–14–4 2013 Cyprus Cup
211 March 2013 GSZ Stadium, Larnaca, Cyprus Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 3–13–1
315 July 2013 Linköping Arena, Linköping, Sweden Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 1–11–1 UEFA Women's Euros 2013
426 September 2013 Fratton Park, Portsmouth, England Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 1–08–0 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
52–0
65–0
726 October 2013 The Den, London, England Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 2–02–0
831 October 2013 Adana 5 Ocak Stadium, Adana, Turkey Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 3–04–0
95 March 2014 GSZ Stadium, Larnaca, Cyprus Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 2–02–0 2014 Cyprus Cup
105 April 2014 Falmer Stadium, Brighton and Hove, England Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro 1–09–0 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
112–0
128–0
1317 September 2014 Stadion Pod Malim Brdom, Petrovac, Montenegro Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro 6–010–0
1410–0
156 March 2016 Nissan Stadium, Nashville (TN), United States Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 1–01–2 2016 SheBelieves Cup
1619 July 2017 Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht, Netherlands Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 6–06–0 UEFA Women's Euros 2017
1727 July 2017 Koning Willem II Stadion, Tilburg, Netherlands Flag of Portugal (official).svg  Portugal 1–02–1
1819 September 2017 Prenton Park, Birkenhead, England Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 5–06–0 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
196–0
201 March 2018 Mapfre Stadium, Columbus (OH), United States Flag of France.svg  France 1–04–1 2018 SheBelieves Cup
2110 April 2018 Bosnia and Herzegovina FA Training Centre, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina 1–02–0 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification
2231 August 2018 Rodney Parade, Newport, Wales Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 1–03–0 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification

Honours

Everton

Manchester City [34]

Barcelona [34]

Atlético Madrid

England

References

  1. 1 2 "FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015: List of players: England" (PDF). FIFA. 6 July 2015. p. 10. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  2. 1 2 "Toni Duggan player profile". ManCity.com. Archived from the original on 25 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "Women's World Cup 2019: Mapping England's Lionesses squad". BBC Sport. 2 July 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  4. 1 2 "Toni Duggan". savinglivesuk.com.
  5. ↑ Garrity, Paul (18 December 2007). "Ian RUSH: Semi joy for Blues as Duggan seals win; WOMEN'S FOOTBALL". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
  6. ↑ "Toni Duggan Talks about changing perceptions of Women's football". Women's SportsNet.
  7. ↑ Leighton, Tony (3 May 2010). "Everton upset Arsenal to win FA Women's Cup". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
  8. ↑ "Unitt Tips Duggan To Shine". Everton Ladies. 29 July 2011. Archived from the original on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
  9. ↑ "City Ladies Sign Toni Duggan". ManCity.com. 28 November 2013. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  10. ↑ Oatway, Caroline; Lees, Josh; Kelsey, George (24 January 2021). "Seven in seven: Celebrating seven years of Manchester City Women". Manchester City F.C. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  11. ↑ "Toni Duggan ready for biggest test yet with Manchester City Women". Manchester Evening News. 28 January 2016.
  12. ↑ "Toni Duggan: Man City player scores spectacular Champions League goal against Brondby". BBC Sport. 17 November 2016. Archived from the original on 17 November 2016.
  13. ↑ "Toni Duggan: Barcelona sign Manchester City and England Women striker". BBC Sport. 6 July 2017.
  14. ↑ "Toni Duggan: England forward leaves Barcelona after two seasons". BBC Sport. 5 July 2019.
  15. ↑ "Club Atlético de Madrid · Web oficial – Toni Duggan, nueva jugadora del Atlético de Madrid Femenino". www.atleticodemadrid.com. 31 July 2019.
  16. ↑ "Toni Duggan confirms Atletico Madrid departure with forward set to move back to Women's Super League". Sky Sports.
  17. ↑ "Duggan Returns To Everton". Everton.
  18. 1 2 "Duggan to miss rest of WSL season due to pregnancy". BBC Sport. 27 September 2022.
  19. ↑ "Toni Duggan becomes first England footballer in Women's Super League to take maternity leave". The Independent. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  20. ↑ "Toni Duggan lifts lid on juggling motherhood and football after Everton comeback". Liverpool Echo. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  21. ↑ "Everton legend Toni Duggan to leave club this summer". Liverpool Echo. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  22. ↑ "Toni Duggan: Former England forward announces retirement". BBC Sport. 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  23. ↑ "Former Lioness Toni Duggan retires from football". England Football. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  24. ↑ "Football: Duggan proves a super sub with goal on England debut". Liverpool Echo. 20 March 2007. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
  25. ↑ "Toni Duggan". FIFA. Archived from the original on 17 August 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
  26. ↑ "'Team' England take maiden honours". Archived from the original on 4 March 2010. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  27. ↑ Chowdhury, Saj (19 September 2012). "England women secure place at Euro 2013 with win over Croatia". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  28. ↑ "Manchester City striker Toni Duggan scores hat-trick in England 9–0 World Cup qualifier". ITV. 5 April 2014.
  29. ↑ "Women's World Cup: Merseyside star Toni Duggan enjoys Royal reception at Kensington Palace with teammates". Liverpool Echo. 9 July 2015.
  30. ↑ "ENGLAND PLAYER LEGACY AND RESULTS ARCHIVE" (Press release). The Football Association. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
  31. ↑ Lacey-Hatton, Jack (18 November 2022). "Lionesses introduce 'legacy numbers' for players past and present". mirror. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  32. ↑ "Toni Duggan". Kick It Out. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  33. ↑ Wakefield, Mark (27 March 2023). "Everton star Toni Duggan announces birth of baby daughter". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  34. 1 2 3 "T. Duggan". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  35. ↑ "Match for third place – Match report" (PDF). FIFA. 4 July 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  36. ↑ "England record statement win over Japan to clinch prestigious SheBelieves Cup". The Football Association. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
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