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Paige Bailey-Gayle

Paige Bailey-Gayle

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Paige Bailey-Gayle (born 12 November 2001) is an English-born Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a forward for FA Women's National League North club Newcastle United and the Jamaica women's national team.[1][2]

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Club career

Bailey-Gayle started her senior career with Arsenal.[1] She was promoted into the club's first-team squad in November 2018 under manager Joe Montemurro, with the forward making her professional debut on 18 November during a 0–4 win away to Everton at Haig Avenue.[1][3] After a total of four appearances for Arsenal, Bailey-Gayle departed at the conclusion of 2018–19 – subsequently joining Championship side Leicester City on 24 June 2019.[4] She scored her first senior goal on 29 September in a home defeat to Crystal Palace.[1] On 20 February 2020, Bailey-Gayle scored both goals in a 2–1 victory against Reading in the FA Cup fifth round.[5]

International career

Bailey-Gayle represented England at U17 level.[1] She was called up for the 2018 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship in Lithuania, having previously won four caps in qualifying; in the tournament proper, Bailey-Gayle featured four further times as England finished fourth.[1][6] In July 2018, Bailey-Gayle was selected by the U18s for a three-team tournament at St George's Park.[7]

In 2021 Bailey-Gayle was selected for Jamaica senior international duty and made her debut against Costa Rica.[8]

Personal life

Bailey-Gayle attended Stoke Newington School, featuring for their football team.[9][10] She also played cricket as a youngster, notably being selected by Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets for the 2015 London Youth Games.[11][12]

Career statistics

As of 3 March 2024.[1]
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    Arsenal

    Leicester City

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    References

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      "Women's FA Cup: Leicester City 2–1 Reading". BBC Sport. 20 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
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      "England squad named for UEFA Women's U17 Championship finals". The FA. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
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      "England WU18s squad named for summer tournament". The FA. 6 July 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
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      "Paige Bailey-Gayle: "It's an honour to wear the Jamaica badge"". Her Football Hub. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
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      "Young sporting talent encouraged to apply for sports fund". Hackney. 14 March 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
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      "Arsenal girls claim schools trophy". Arsenal. 28 May 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
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      "Athlete Profile". Power of 10. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
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      "Hackney kids hit it for six at London cricket tournament". Hackney Post. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
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