Allyson Swaby

Allyson Renee Swaby (born 3 October 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Crystal Palace. Born in the United States, she represents Jamaica internationally.

Amateur/College Swaby attended and played soccer for William Hall High School, Connecticut from 2010 to 2013. She also played youth soccer for Elite Clubs National League club Connecticut FC United from 2011 to 2014.

She played college soccer for the Boston College Eagles in the United States, for four seasons between 2014 and 2017.

Swaby would gain a total of 12 appearances and 5 goals in all competitions during her brief stay in Iceland, before the Jamaican international defender caught the interest of Roma coach Betty Bavagnoli. Swaby temporarily stepped away from Roma in early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 30 May 2021, Swaby helped Roma keep a clean sheet and win their first major trophy on the women's side of football when Roma defeated AC Milan on penalties in the Coppa Italia final.

On 21 December 2021, National Women's Soccer League expansion side Angel City FC announced that Swaby would join the team following the completion of the Supercoppa Italiana in January 2022. On 30 January, PSG confirmed the loan until June 2023.

Upon Swaby's return from World Cup duty, Angel City transferred her to AC Milan. Her contract runs through June 2026.

On 30 January 2025, Crystal Palace signed Swaby from AC Milan for an undisclosed fee. Her contract runs until June 2027. She made her debut on 11 February, starting in a 2-0 win over Newcastle United in the FA Cup fifth round.

International career Swaby began her international career with Jamaica in 2018, making 4 appearances in the CONCACAF Women's Championship and playing in the third/fourth place playoff game against Panama. She played in Jamaica's successful World Cup 2019 qualifying campaign, and played in the World Cup tournament itself in the summer of 2019.

In the summer of 2021, Allyson Swaby started as captain of the Jamaica national team for the first time in her international career. She is a skilled defender in aerial duels and can often be tasked with man-marking by her team, owing to her athleticism and strength in individual duels.

Personal life Her younger sister Chantelle Swaby is also a Jamaican international footballer.