Gabby George

Gabrielle Alishya George (born 2 February 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back for Women's Super League club Brighton & Hove Albion.

Club career Early career George began playing football with boys at the age of nine. George spent her youth development with Blackpool girls and Manchester United's Centre of Excellence.

Everton George began her career at Everton in 2014. In April 2014, she made her first team debut against Notts County. George made 14 appearances for the Blues during her first season, including a start in the 2014 FA Women's Cup Final, despite being just 17 years of age. After defeating Notts County 2–1 in the semifinals, Everton lost the final to Arsenal 2–0 in the Final in front of over 15,000 fans.

George made club history in 2017 when she signed a two-year contract as Everton's first full-time professional player.

Manchester United On 14 September 2023, Manchester United announced the signing of George. The club reportedly met her £150,000 release clause. George immediately became the team's starting left-back, starting the opening match of the season. On 10 October 2023, George made her UEFA Women's Champions League debut in the club's first European match, a 1–1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain in the second qualifying round first leg. On 15 October 2023, George suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a WSL match against Leicester City, ruling her out for the remainder of the season after four appearances. It was the second time she had suffered the injury in her career, having previously done it in February 2020. She made her return to the pitch in the first WSL match of the following season against West Ham United on 20 September 2024.

Brighton & Hove Albion On 6 August 2026, George signed for Brighton & Hove Albion.

International career George has represented England at the U-17, U-19, U-20, and U-21 levels, playing in one U-20 World Cup and two European finals. She made her debut on 4 September 2018 in a 6–0 victory over Kazakhstan in a World Cup qualifier.

George has legacy number 206 for England. The FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England’s inaugural international.

On 3 December 2024, George made her first appearance for England in six years, playing 63 minutes in a friendly match against Switzerland.

Personal life George's cousin, Jesse Lingard, formerly played for Manchester United and England.

International

Honours Everton FA WSL 2: 2017 Women's FA Cup runners-up: 2014, 2020

Manchester United Women's FA Cup runners-up: 2024–25 Women's League Cup runners-up: 2025–26

Individual

WSL Player of the Month: January 2023 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2014 North West Rising Star: 2015 FA Women's Cup Player of the Round: 2014 Everton Women’s Player of the Season: 2021–22 Everton Supporters Player of the Season: 2017–18, 2021–22