Amy Turner (footballer)


Amy Turner is an English footballer who plays as a defender for FA WSL club Manchester United. She has also played for the England national team.
Turner previously played for Liverpool, Notts County, Sheffield, Leeds United and Doncaster Rovers Belles.

Club career

Early career

A product of Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United's girls' teams, Turner made her FA Women's Premier League debut for Doncaster Rovers Belles at the age of 16. In 2009, she left to attend Hofstra University and play National Collegiate Athletic Association college soccer. She returned to Doncaster for the inaugural 2011 FA WSL season, but was given a free transfer after being informed she "wasn't good enough to play at that level." Turner dropped down the leagues to rebuild her confidence, with spells at Leeds United and Sheffield, outside the FA WSL.

Notts County

Turner returned to the top level with Lincoln Ladies in 2013. Turner remained with the rebranded Notts County team for its inaugural season in 2014. She was rewarded with a new two-year contract in January 2015, and was seen as an important member of the team. She was named on the shortlist for the PFA Women's Young Player of the Year in 2015, but lost out to Leah Williamson. In late 2016, Turner suffered a knee injury that ruled her out for 15 months. In April 2017, Notts County folded two days before the start of the Spring Series, leaving Turner without a club.

Liverpool

On 16 May 2017, it was announced that she had signed for Liverpool. In January 2018, she made her Liverpool debut as substitute against Yeovil Town, having missed over a year of football through injury.

Manchester United

On 13 July 2018, it was announced that Turner had signed with Manchester United for their inaugural season. She made her competitive debut for Manchester United in a 1–0 League Cup victory against Liverpool on 19 August and her Championship debut in a 12–0 win against Aston Villa on 9 September. She scored her first goal for the club on 28 April 2019 in a 5–0 away win against Millwall Lionesses. Ahead of the 2020–21 season, Turner signed a new one-year contract with an option for a further year.

International career

Turner has represented England at under-23 level. She was called up to the senior squad for the 2015 Cyprus Cup, after Casey Stoney withdrew with an injury. Turner made her international debut against Australia in March 2015, coming on as a substitute for the final two minutes. She made her full debut in the team's next match against Netherlands. Turner made a further two appearances, against Estonia in September and Bosnia and Herzegovina in November 2015.

Personal life

Turner's younger sister, Lucy, is also a footballer and is the captain for Barnsley.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Club

Manchester United
England