Simone Magill
Simone Magill (born 1 November 1994) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Women's Super League 2 club Birmingham City and the Northern Ireland national team. Magill was named Northern Ireland captain in September 2025. Early life and educationMagill studied at Edge Hill University.[1] Playing careerClubMid-UlsterMagill began her football career in the development programs of Cookstown Youth FC and Mid-Ulster Ladies F.C. where she first played with an all female squad.[2] During the 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 seasons, Magill would claim awards for the Northern Ireland Women's Premier League Player of the Year honors.[3] She also finished the 2012 season as top goalscorer with 18 goals.[4][3] EvertonWhen she was 18, Magill made the move to WSL Side Everton L.F.C. after a successful trial in 2013 and later won Fans' Player of the Season in 2014/15.[5] Suffering injury, Magill was sidelined for much for the 2016 season, but returned during the 2017 Spring Series scoring 5 goals in just 7 appearances.[4] In June 2017, Magill signed her first full-time professional contract with Everton.[6] She was the second Everton player to do so and the first female Northern Irish footballer to sign a full-time contract.[5] In May 2019 Magill won Everton's Player of the Season Award.[7] Aston VillaOn 6 July 2022, Magill was announced at Aston Villa on a permanent transfer.[8] Birmingham CityOn 15 August 2024, Magill was announced at Birmingham City on a two year contract.[9] Whilst at Birmingham City, she was studying a PHD in Sociology in football, with ambitions to become a director.[10] International careerMagill has represented Northern Ireland at multiple youth levels throughout her career and made her senior international debut in 2010, aged 15.[4][6] She has captained the U-17 and U-19 squads.[2] In June 2016, Magill claimed herself a world record by scoring the fastest ever goal at international women's level in a European Qualifying match against Georgia. The 11-second goal beat the previous 12-second record scored by US forward, Alex Morgan.[11] Magill was a part of the squad that was called up to the UEFA Women's Euro 2022.[12] In January 2025, Magill was named Northern Ireland Women's Player Of The Year by the supporters.[13] In September 2025, Magill was named captain of the national team.[14] Personal lifeMagill married Mark Rigby in 2019, having met him at university.[1] As of 2021 the couple were living in Southport.[1] International goalsHonoursEverton
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