Harriet Scott (footballer)

Harriet Archer Scott (born 10 February 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Birmingham City and the Republic of Ireland national team.[2] She was named Women's International Player of the Year by the Football Association of Ireland in 2018.[3]

Harriet Scott
Personal information
Full name Harriet Archer Scott[1]
Date of birth (1993-02-10) 10 February 1993
Height 162 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Playing position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Birmingham City
Number 3
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Reading 23 (0)
2018– Birmingham City 14 (0)
National team‡
2017– Republic of Ireland 20 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 April 2018
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23 April 2018

Playing career

Club

Scott signed with Reading in January 2016.[4] She made seven appearances during the 2016 FA WSL season.[5] Reading finished in eighth place with a 1–9–6 record.[5] After signing a new contract with Reading for the 2017 FA WSL season, Scott made eight appearances during the regular season. The team finished in sixth place with a 2–4–2 record.[5]

International

Scott made her debut for the Republic of Ireland women's national football team at the 2017 Cyprus Cup in a 2–0 win over Czech Republic.[6]

Honours
Individual

References
  1. "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/08/2018 and 31/08/2018" (PDF). The FA. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  2. Malone, Emmet (July 5, 2017). "Harriet Scott enjoying "surprise" return to the Ireland fold". Irish Times. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  3. https://www.the42.ie/harriet-scott-birmingham-new-contract-womens-super-league-ireland-womens-national-team-4712061-Jul2019/
  4. "Reading women: Melissa Fletcher and Harriet Scott sign new deals". BBC. 13 January 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  5. "H. Scott". Soccer Way. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  6. O'Grady, Dave. "Ireland's new loyal Royal". sportdec. Archived from the original on 24 April 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  7. "Shane Duffy and Harriet Scott take top billing at Three FAI International Awards". Irish Examiner. March 18, 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
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