Naomi Layzell

Naomi Layzell
Layzell in 2025
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-02-29) 29 February 2004
Place of birth Gloucester, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Everton
(on loan from Manchester City)
Number 5
Youth career
Gloucester City
Bristol City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2024 Bristol City 60 (0)
2024– Manchester City 9 (0)
2026– → Everton (loan) 0 (0)
International career‡
2019 England U15 1 (0)
2021– England U17 3 (0)
2022–2023 England U19 5 (0)
2023– England U23 10 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10:05, 17 October 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 22:14, 23 October 2025 (UTC)[1]

Naomi Layzell (born 29 February 2004)[2] is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Women's Super League club Everton, on loan from Manchester City, and the England under-23s.[3]

Club career

Layzell made her first team debut for Bristol City in the FA Women's League Cup in a 4–0 win over London Bees on 7 October 2020,[4] and made her first appearance in the Women's Super League against Manchester City on 7 November 2020.[5]

On 19 August 2024, Layzell signed for Manchester City on a four-year deal.[6] She scored her first goal at club level during a 2–0 UEFA Women's Champions League win against Barcelona on 9 October 2024.[7]

On 27 July 2026, Layzell joined Everton on loan for the 2026–27 season.[8]

International career

Layzell has been featured throughout at all youth levels of the England national team set-up.[9] During a training camp attended by the England under-23 and senior squads in February 2024, Layzell was one of the members of the under-23 team who trained with the senior squad.[10][11]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 19 October 2025[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bristol City 2020–21 Women's Super League 701040—120
2021–22 Championship 1702030—220
2022–23 Championship 2003040—270
2023–24 Women's Super League 1601020—190
Total 60070130—800
Manchester City 2024–25 Women's Super League 60301041141
2025–26 Women's Super League 300020—50
Total 90303041191
Career Total 69010016041991

Honours

Bristol City

Manchester City

Individual

  • Bristol City Young Player Of The Year Award: 2023–24
  • Bristol City Players Player Of The Year Award: 2023–24

References

  1. ↑ Naomi Layzell at Flashscore
  2. ↑ "Naomi Layzell". FBRef. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  3. ↑ "Naomi Layzell". Flashscore. Archived from the original on 8 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  4. ↑ "'We adjusted well and earned the win' – Oxtoby". Bristol City Football Club. 8 October 2020. Archived from the original on 7 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  5. ↑ "Manchester City Women 8–1 Bristol City Women". BBC Sport. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  6. ↑ Cox, Sam (19 August 2024). "City secure Layzell signature". Manchester City F.C. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  7. ↑ Sanders, Emma (9 October 2024). "Layzell shines on European debut as Man City stun Barca". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  8. ↑ "Everton Sign Young Lioness Layzell On Loan". Everton F.C. 27 July 2026. Archived from the original on 27 July 2026. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
  9. 1 2 "England – N. Layzell – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  10. ↑ Wrack, Suzanne (26 February 2024). "Wiegman defends England decision to play in Spain despite huge drop in crowd". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  11. ↑ "Layzell grasps chance to impress England boss Wiegman". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 2 March 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  12. ↑ Kelsey, George. "City crowned WSL champions". Manchester City FC. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
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