Katie Holly Reid (born 25 September 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Women's Super League club Arsenal and the England under-19 national team.
Early life
Reid joined the Arsenal academy aged 13 after playing with the boys team.[2] She began as a centre-back, full-back, and midfielder for the under-14s, before moving to centre-back with the under-16s.[3]
Club career
Arsenal
On 15 April 2024, Reid made her senior debut for Arsenal in a 5–0 win over Bristol City in the WSL, replacing Leah Williamson in the final minutes of the game.[4][5] During the pre-season fixtures Reid featured in the 2024 A-Leagues All Stars Women match, described as a superb performance by Goal.com,[6] who would anticipate a breakthrough during the 2024–25 season.[7][8]
On 1 October 2024, she signed her first professional contract with Arsenal aged 18.[9][10] On 16 October 2024, Reid made her Champions League debut, coming on as a substitute against Vålerenga.[11] On 12 December, she made her first competitive start playing away at Vålerenga.[12]
Watford (loan)
On 3 August 2023, Reid signed for Women's Championship club Watford on loan for the 2023-24 season.[13]
Reid made 10 starts for Watford across all competitions,[2] playing in 13 matches in total.[1] On 14 January 2024, she featured in the FA Cup match against parent club Arsenal and was described by The Athletic as key in dealing with Arsenal's press in a tie that Watford lost 5–1.[2]
International career
Reid has represented the England under-17 and under-19 national teams.[7]
In May 2023 she played in the 2023 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship, conceding an own goal against Sweden in the group stage,[14] followed by scoring her debut youth international goal, an equaliser against Spain in the semi-final, that the under-17s would eventually lose 3–1.[15]
In July 2024, Reid featured in the 2024 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship, where England again lost 3–1 to Spain in the semi-final.[16]
Playing style
Reid is a technical player who plays effectively in possession.[7]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 9 February 2025[17]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | UWCL | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Arsenal | 2023–24 | Women's Super League | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2024-25 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Total | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Watford (loan) | 2023–24 | Women's Championship | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | |
| Career total | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ a b c Katie Reid at Soccerway
- ^ a b c Roché, Art de (14 January 2024). "Arsenal loanees relish FA Cup chance with Watford as Jonas Eidevall looks to the future". The Athletic. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Holbrook, Emma (2 June 2024). "Katie Reid on debuts, development and defending". Arsenal F.C. Archived from the original on 22 June 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Starkie, Polly (15 April 2024). "Alessia Russo: "To score early and be clinical with our chances was really important tonight"". VAVEL. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Marissa (14 April 2024). "WSL LIVE: Arsenal vs Bristol City score & updates". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Ruszkai, Ameé (27 August 2024). "Alessia Russo's improvements, Beth Mead's importance & seven things we learned from Arsenal's pre-season U.S. tour". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Ruszkai, Ameé (20 September 2024). "Katie Reid: Arsenal & England's Leah Williamson-like teen who has already won big praise from the Lionesses' captain". Goal.com. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Ruszkai, Ameé (25 August 2024). "Beth Mead and Lotte Wubben-Moy absences give Arsenal cause for concern ahead of Champions League qualifiers: Winners and losers as Gunners end U.S. pre-season tour with defeat to a Chelsea side looking sharp in attack". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Katie Reid: Arsenal defender signs professional contract". BBC Sport. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Humphrey, Megan (1 October 2024). "Arsenal youngster signs first professional contract". 90min. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "16/10/2024 - Vålerenga - UEFA Women's Champions League". Arsenal F.C. 6 November 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ "Team news: Reid starts alongside five changes". Arsenal F.C. 12 December 2024. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Teenage trio join Watford on dual agreement". Arsenal F.C. 22 October 2024. Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Sweden-England | Women's Under-17 2023". UEFA. 17 May 2023. Archived from the original on 22 June 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Spain-England | Women's Under-17 2023". UEFA. 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "England-Spain | Women's Under-19 2024". UEFA. 24 July 2024. Archived from the original on 8 August 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "England - K. Reid - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
External links
- Katie Reid at Arsenal F.C.
- Katie Reid at Soccerway
- Katie Reid at Flashscore.com