Rachel Maltby

Rachel Olivia Maltby (born 25 March 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Aston Villa and the England under-19 national team.

Early life Born in Northamptonshire, Maltby began playing football with a local boys team at the under-six level.

Club career

Aston Villa A product of the Aston Villa academy setup, Maltby signed her first professional contract with the club in March 2025. She made her senior debut for the club in April 2025, coming on as a substitute during a 5–2 win against Arsenal. Her first goal came in November 2025, a 90th minute equaliser against Birmingham City in the League Cup; Villa would go on to lose the match 3–1 on penalties.

International career Maltby has represented England at both the under-17 and under-19 age groups. Having previously played as a forward, Maltby transitioned to the left-back position during her time with the under-17 team.

On 21 August 2026, Maltby was called up to represent England at the 2026 U-20 Women's World Cup.

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