Mari Ward

Mari Bee Ward (born 3 January 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a wing-back and midfielder for Women's Super League club Liverpool and the England under-23 national team.

Early career Ward joined the Bristol City academy from Plymouth Argyle in the summer of 2022. She scored three goals in ten matches for Plymouth at senior level in the National League, followed by five goals in twelve appearances for Bristol City Reserves, prior to joining the first team in 2023.

Club career On 15 January 2023, Ward made her full debut for Bristol City against Coventry City in a 3–2 victory.

On 3 January 2024, after more than 25 appearances, she signed her first professional contract with Bristol City on her 18th birthday.

On 3 November 2024, Ward scored her debut Women's Championship goal against Sunderland, taking the lead for Bristol City in a 4–3 win. She scored her second goal a week later to take the lead against Newcastle United in a 2–0 victory, and was described as the player of the match by SportsByte.

On 2 July 2026, Ward signed with Women's Super League club Liverpool. She will wear the number 28 for the club.

International career

Ward has represented England about under-17 and under-19 youth level. having received a red card six days previously for denying a goal scoring opportunity in the opening match against Poland. Ward also played in the semi-finals of the tournament, where the under-17s lost 3–1 to Spain.

In October 2023 for 2024 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship qualification, Ward featured as part of the starting eleven for round one wins against Wales and Czech Republic.

Honours Bristol City

Women's Championship: 2022–23 Individual

Bristol City Women Academy Player of the Year: 2023