Isabella Hobson (born 31 October 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Rosenborg on loan from Women's Super League club Everton, and the England under-19s. Hobson previously played for Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Isabella Hobson | ||
| Date of birth | 31 October 2007[1] | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Rosenborg (on loan from Everton) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Everton | 14 | (1) |
| 2025 | → Sheffield United (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Nottingham Forest (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2026– | → Rosenborg (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023–2024 | England U17 | 1 | (0) |
| 2024– | England U19 | 4 | (0) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:24, 29 March 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 3 December 2024 | |||
Club career
editHobson progressed through the Everton Academy to make her first team debut as a second-half substitute against Leicester City in the League Cup group stage on 24 January 2024 playing 35 minutes of the 5–1 loss.[2] Her first Women's Super League appearance was on 2 March 2024, again coming off the bench versus Manchester City.[3]
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 at Walton Hall Park on 28 April 2024.[4][5] The goal was nominated for WSL April 2024 goal of the month.[6]
In January 2025, Hobson joined Sheffield United on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.[7][8] She was recalled from the loan on 14 April 2025.[9]
On 4 September 2025, Hobson was sent out on a season-long loan to Nottingham Forest.[10] She was recalled from the loan less than a month after joining Nottingham Forest, on 1 October 2025, due to ongoing injuries at Everton.[11]
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.[12][13]
On 1 April 2026, Hobson joined Toppserien side Rosenborg on loan until the end of June 2026.[14]
International career
editHobson debuted for the England U17 team during 2024 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship qualification, appearing as a substitute in a 6–0 victory over Northern Ireland on 4 November 2023.[15] 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.[16]
On 16 October 2024, Hobson was called up to the England U19 team for Algarve Cup matches against Netherlands and Norway.[17]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played 28 March 2026[18]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Everton | 2023–24 | Women's Super League | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024–25 | Women's Super League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2025–26 | Women's Super League | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
| Total | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | ||
| Sheffield United (loan) | 2024–25 | Women's Championship | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| Nottingham Forest (loan) | 2025–26 | Women's Super League 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 20 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | ||
References
edit- ↑ "Isabella Hobson". ESPN. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ↑ "Leicester City Women vs Everton Women line-ups". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ↑ "Everton Women: Isabella Hobson reveals 'dream' verdict despite Manchester City loss". goodisonnews.com. 6 March 2024. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ↑ "Hobson historic header secures Arsenal point". evertonfc.com. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ↑ "First Everton goal the best feeling ever - Hobson". BBC Sport. 28 April 2024. Archived from the original on 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ↑ "EVERTON TRIO NOMINATED FOR WSL AWARDS". evertonfc.com. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ↑ "Sheffield United Women sign Everton duo on loan". She Kicks. 11 January 2025. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ↑ "Sheffield United complete double swoop for Everton pair Jones and Hobson". onefootball.com. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ↑ "Defender returns to Everton from loan spell". evertonfc.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ↑ "Forest Women sign Issy Hobson on loan". Nottingham Forest Football Club. 4 September 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ "Young Defender Recalled From Loan". www.evertonfc.com. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ↑ "WSL record holder Issy Hobson signs first professional contract with Everton". She Kicks. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ↑ "Evertonian Hobson Signs First Professional Contract". Everton Football Club. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ↑ "Hobson Joins Rosenborg BK On Loan". Everton F.C. 1 April 2026. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ "England vs Northern Ireland". UEFA. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ↑ "Young Lionesses set up MIMA Cup final against Scotland". englandfootball.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ↑ McHugh, Beth (17 October 2024). "England WU19s squad named for Algarve Cup trip". England Football. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ↑ Issy Hobson at Soccerway
External links
edit- Issy Hobson at Sheffield United F.C.
- Issy Hobson at Everton F.C.
- Issy Hobson at Soccerway (archive)