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Nina Isabelle Wilson
Born (1999-06-10) June 10, 1999 (age 25)
London, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish
OccupationProfessional Footballer

Nina Isabelle Wilson (Born 10 June 1999) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Scottish Women's Premier League team Hibernian FC. She previously played for Sheffield United, London City Lionesses, Watford FC, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Lewes.

Senior Career

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Brighton & Hove Albion FC, 2016-18

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Wilson debuted for Brighton & Hove Albion at the age of 16 in March 2016. She went on to win the 2015/16 FA Women's Premier League - securing promotion to the FA WSL 2 and appearing in the FA WSL Spring Series. Wilson then appeared on the bench for Brighton & Hove Albion's runner up 2017-18 FA WSL 2 campaign.

Lewes FC, 2018-19

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Wilson signed for Lewes in 2018, playing in the FA Women's Championship.

Watford FC, 2019-20

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Joining Watford in Summer 2019, playing most games in the season.[1]. The 2019-20 season was cut short in March 2020 due to the lockdown during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

F.H.L, 2020

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During the national lockdown in the United Kingdom, Wilson signed a professional contract with Fjardabyggd / Höttur / Leiknir based in Reyðarfjörður, Iceland. She made 6 appearances in the 1. Deild Kvenna[2]

London City Lionesses, 2021

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In January 2021, Wilson joined London City Lionesses in the FA Women's Championship[3]

Sheffield United, 2021-23

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Wilson joined Sheffield United in August 2021[4], making appearances in the FA Women's Championship, the Women's FA Cup, and FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup.[5][6] In February 2023 Wilson joined Wolverhampton Wanderers FC on loan[7] before leaving Sheffield in May 2023.

Wilson was a team mate of former player Maddy Cusack, who died in September 2023. When an investigation into her death was launched, Wilson released a statement saying ‘Time to do better football’.[8]

Hibernian, 2023-24

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Wilson joined Hibernian FC in July 2023[9][10], playing in the Scottish Women's Premier League. She wears the #44 shirt.[11]

On her league debut in August 2023, Wilson saved a penalty against league winners Glasgow City.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "In Their Own Words: Nina Wilson". www.watfordfc.com. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  2. ^ "Leikmaður - Nina Isabelle Wilson". www.ksi.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  3. ^ LCLNewsRoom (2021-02-01). "Goalkeeper Nina Wilson signs for London CityLionesses". Lionesses. Retrieved 2024-06-02. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ FC, Sheffield United (2021-08-07). "Nina Wilson signs". Sheffield United FC. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  5. ^ FC, Sheffield United (2021-11-12). "Nina Wilson reflects on her Blades start". Sheffield United FC. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  6. ^ Frith, Wilf (2022-06-24). "Nina Wilson nets new contract with Sheffield United Women - SheKicks". Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  7. ^ FC, Sheffield United (2023-02-03). "Nina Wilson joins Wolves on loan". Sheffield United FC. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  8. ^ "Maddy Cusack death: Sheffield United launch 'external investigation' after family claims player's 'spirit was broken'". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  9. ^ FC, Hibernian (2023-07-22). "Nina Wilson Signs For Hibs Women". Hibernian FC. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  10. ^ Stephen, Phyllis (2023-07-22). "Nina Wilson signs for Hibs". The Edinburgh Reporter. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  11. ^ FC, Hibernian. "Nina Wilson". Hibernian FC. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  12. ^ Dawson, Jack (14 August 2023). "Hibs goalkeeper Nina Wilson was 'always ready to come on' for unexpected SWPL1 debut". Edinburgh News.