Naomi Bedeau

Naomi Bedeau
Bedeau with Oxford United
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-11-24) 24 November 2000
Position Central defender
Team information
Current team
 Oxford United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 Ipswich Town
2021–2023 Stoke City
2023 Wolverhampton Wanderers
2023–2024 Newcastle United
2024–2025 Nottingham Forest
2025– Oxford United
International career
2025– Grenada
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Naomi Bedeau (born 24 November 2000) is an English professional footballer who captained the Grenada women's national football team in 2025. She represents Oxford United. She was a central defender for Nottingham Forest in the Women's Super League 2.[1] She has played for Ipswich Town, Stoke City, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Newcastle United in the FA Women's National League system.[2]

Early career

Bedeau began her football career with Ipswich Town before transferring to Stoke City.[2]

Club career

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Following her time at Stoke City, Bedeau joined Wolverhampton Wanderers.[1] During the 2022–23 season, the team finished as runners-up in the FA Women's National League North.[3]

Newcastle United

In July 2023, Bedeau joined Newcastle United.[4] She became the first Black female professional footballer to sign for the club. Newcastle won the FA Women's National League North title during her tenure and secured promotion to the Women's Super League 2.[5]

Nottingham Forest

In July 2024, Bedeau signed for Nottingham Forest.[2] Bedeau was part of the squad that won the FA Women's National League North title in the 2024-2025 season.[6]

International career

Bedeau made her senior international debut for Grenada on 29 November 2025, serving as team captain and scoring in a 2–1 loss to Costa Rica in the CONCACAF W qualifiers[7]

Playing style

Bedeau has been described as a physically strong and combative central defender.[2][4]

Personal life

Bedeau is also known for her advocacy work off the pitch, serving as a patron of Show Racism the Red Card.[8] She leverages her public profile to raise awareness of racial discrimination and supports educational programmes that promote inclusion and challenge prejudice.[9][10][11]

In 2025, Bedeau founded a non-profit organisation called Beat the Block, that empowers underrepresented young women and girls to self actualise through Education, Exposure and Sport [12].

In 2025, Bedeau acted as a professional advisor for Football Skills,[13] a book published by Usborne in partnership with Show Racism the Red Card, aimed at helping young readers develop both their football abilities and understanding of social inequalities.[8][14]

In 2023, Bedeau graduated from University of Nottingham with a Masters of Mathematics.[15]

References

  1. 1 2 Club, Nottingham Forest Football. "Nottingham Forest FC - Naomi Bedeau Profile". Nottingham Forest FC. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Naomi Bedeau joins Forest Women". Nottingham Forest F.C. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  3. ↑ Association, The Football. "The FA Women's National League". fulltime.thefa.com. Archived from the original on 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Bedeau signs for Newcastle United Women - Newcastle United". www.newcastleunited.com. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  5. ↑ "Northern Premier Division". fulltime.thefa.com. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  6. ↑ "The FA Women's National League". fulltime.thefa.com. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  7. ↑ "Chinchilla secures comeback victory for Costa Rica over Grenada". CONCACAF.
  8. 1 2 "Professional footballer attends launch event for Usborne's Football Skills". usborne.com. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  9. ↑ Alex (20 September 2024). "Nottingham Forest Show Racism the Red Card". Nottingham Forest Community Trust. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  10. ↑ "Forest team up with force to share stars' stories this Black History Month". www.nottinghamshire.police.uk. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  11. ↑ Ghaffar, Aksa (8 May 2025). "Winners of the School Competition in England 2025". Show Racism the Red Card. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  12. ↑ "Meet The Founder". Beat the Block.
  13. ↑ Bueno, Fran. Football Skills.
  14. ↑ Ghaffar, Aksa (19 June 2025). "Usborne's New Book, Football Skills, is now out!". Show Racism the Red Card. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  15. ↑ "Graduation 2023" (PDF). nottingham.ac.uk. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
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