Gabby George

Gabrielle Alishya George (born 2 February 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Manchester United.

Early career
George began playing football with boys at the age of nine. George spent her youth development with Blackpool girls and Manchester United's Centre of Excellence.

Everton
George began her career at Everton in 2014. In April 2014, she made her first team debut against Notts County. George made 14 appearances for the Blues during her first season, including a start in the 2014 FA Women's Cup Final, despite being just 17 years of age. The same year, she was named Player of The FA Women's Cup Sixth Round after helping Everton shut out previous champions Liverpool 2–0. After defeating Notts County 2–1 in the semifinals, Everton lost the final to Arsenal 2–0 in the Final in front of over 15,000 fans.

George made club history in 2017 when she signed a two-year contract as Everton's first full-time professional player.

Manchester United
On 14 September 2023, Manchester United announced the signing of George. The club reportedly met her £150,000 release clause. George immediately became the team's starting left-back, starting the opening match of the season. On 10 October 2023, George made her UEFA Women's Champions League debut in the club's first European match, a 1–1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain in the second qualifying round first leg. On 15 October 2023, George suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a WSL match against Leicester City, ruling her out for the remainder of the season after four appearances. It was the second time she had suffered the injury in her career, having previously done it in February 2020.

International career
George has represented England at the U-17, U-19, U-20, and U-21 levels, playing in one U-20 World Cup and two European finals.

In 2017, George earned her first call-up to the senior team for the 2017 SheBelieves Cup in the United States. She made her debut on 4 September 2018 in a 6–0 victory over Kazakhstan in a World Cup qualifier.

George was allotted 209 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England’s inaugural international.

Personal life
George's cousin, Jesse Lingard, formerly played for Manchester United F.C. and England.

Honours
Everton
 * FA WSL 2: 2017
 * Women's FA Cup runners-up: 2014, 2020

Individual


 * WSL Player of the Month: January 2023


 * UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2014
 * North West Rising Star: 2015
 * FA Women's Cup Player of the Round: 2014
 * Everton Women’s Player of the Season: 2021–22
 * Everton Supporters Player of the Season: 2017–18, 2021–22