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Brooke Aspin

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Brooke Aspin
Aspin playing for Bristol City in 2022
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-07-01) 1 July 2005 (age 21)
Place of birth Tiverton, England
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Bristol City
Youth career
Bristol City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Bristol City 26 (1)
2023–2026 Chelsea 0 (0)
2023–2024 → Bristol City (loan) 17 (2)
2024 → Crystal Palace (loan) 4 (0)
2026– Bristol City 0 (0)
International career‡
2022 England U17 3 (1)
2021–2024 England U19 9 (0)
2023– England U23 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:19, 16 July 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 19:47, 28 November 2024 (UTC)

Brooke Aspin (born 1 July 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Women's Super League 2 club Bristol City and the England under-23s.

She has previously captained England at youth level, and played for Crystal Palace.

Early life

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Aspin was born on 1 July 2005 in Tiverton, Devon.[1]

She attended Wellesley Park Primary School. At 13, she was appointed captain of England Schools’ U15 team for an international tournament in Salou, Spain.[2]

Club career

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Bristol City, 2021–23

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Aspin is a product of the Bristol City academy, having joined at the age of 14. She began training with the first team and made her senior debut at the age of 16.[3][1]

She missed the majority of the 2022–23 season after contracting sepsis,[4] before returning to play in March 2023 against Durham.[5]

On 3 April 2023, Aspin scored her first goal for the club against Charlton Athletic in a 4–0 victory, helping the team to win the Women's Championship, and secure promotion back to the WSL.[6][7]

Chelsea, 2023–26

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In July 2023, Aspin signed a four-year contract with Chelsea on a free transfer.[8] Chelsea manager Emma Hayes described having "very high hopes" for the 18-year-old.[9]

Bristol City (loan), 2023–24

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Aspin was loaned back to Bristol City for the 2023–24 season.[10]

On 5 November 2023, Aspin scored her first WSL goal in a 3–2 victory over West Ham, helping to secure Bristol City's first WSL win of the 2023–24 season.[11][12]

On 22 May 2024, Aspin returned to parent club Chelsea.[13]

Crystal Palace (loan), 2024

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On 7 September 2024, Aspin joined newly promoted WSL club Crystal Palace on loan until the end of the 2024–25 season.[14][15] On 22 September, she was sent off after receiving two yellow cards against Tottenham Hotspur,[16] and served a one match ban against parent club Chelsea the following week.[17]

On 4 January 2025, it was confirmed that Aspin had returned to Chelsea having suffered an ACL injury with the England under-23s in November 2024.[18][19] Fellow Crystal Palace loanee Jorja Fox also returned to Chelsea having suffered an ACL injury of her own.[20]

Aspin did not appear for Chelsea during the 2025–26 season due to her knee injury.

Return to Bristol City, 2026–

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In July 2026, Aspin departed Chelsea and rejoined her academy club Bristol City on a permanent transfer.[21]

International career

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In November 2021, Aspin was named as part of England's Development Phase squad.[22]

In March 2022, she was named as part of England's squad for the 2022 under-17 Euro qualification,[23] where she captained the team against France and Poland,[24][25]. She scored her first youth international goal in an 8–0 victory against Croatia.[26]

In September 2023, Aspin was included in the under-19 squad,[27] playing against Denmark in a 3–3 victory,[28] and captaining the team against Germany to a 3–3 draw.[29] On 22 November 2023, she was named as part of the under-23 squad for matches against France and Spain,[30] although remained at Bristol City awaiting injury assessment.[31]

On 24 October 2024, Aspin made her debut for the under-23s against the Netherlands.[32] In her second march for the under-23s against Norway on 28 November, she suffered an ACL injury.[33][34]

Personal life

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Aspin was raised around football, with her father, uncle and grandfather all having played for local team Wellington AFC. Her great-grandfather was chairman of the club.[35]

In August 2022, Aspin contracted sepsis following a bone infection.[36] She spent 22 days in hospital and underwent surgery on her groin.[4]

Aspin's uncle has Down syndrome; she has expressed wanting to coach people with Down syndrome following her football career.[37]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 24 November 2024[38]
Club Season League FA Cup[a] League Cup[b] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bristol City 2021–22 Championship 20 0 2[c] 0 4 0 26 0
2022–23 6 1 0 0 0 0 6 1
Total 26 1 2 0 4 0 32 1
Chelsea 2023–24 WSL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bristol City (loan) 2023–24 17 2 0 0 3 0 20 2
Crystal Palace (loan) 2024–25 WSL 4 0 0 0 2 0 6 0
Career total 47 3 2 0 9 0 58 3
  1. ↑ Includes the Women's FA Cup
  2. ↑ Includes the WSL Cup/Women's League Cup
  3. ↑ Appearances in R3 and R4[39][40]

Honours

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Bristol City

References

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  1. 1 2 "Brooke Aspin". www.chelseafc.com. Archived from the original on 8 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  2. ↑ Paltridge, Gill (29 March 2019). "Brooke to captain England Schools team". Around Wellington. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  3. ↑ "Academy quintet join first team squad". Bristol City FC. 3 August 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  4. 1 2 Hodges, Vicki (16 November 2023). "Meet Brooke Aspin, the England prodigy who survived sepsis to pursue biggest ambitions". Sky Sports. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  5. ↑ "Report: Bristol City 3-0 Durham". Bristol City FC. 12 March 2023. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  6. ↑ Hurcom, Sophie (23 April 2023). "Smith 'excited' as Bristol City return to WSL". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  7. 1 2 Matthews, Ashley (23 April 2023). "Classy City crowned champions". The FA. Archived from the original on 8 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  8. ↑ "Brooke Aspin signs for Chelsea". www.chelseafc.com. 7 July 2023. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  9. ↑ Collins, Ben (10 July 2023). "Bristol City frustrated as Chelsea sign Aspin on free". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  10. ↑ Bosch, Clinton (1 July 2023). "️ Aspin signs for Chelsea". Bristol City FC. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  11. ↑ Millington, Adam (5 November 2023). "Bristol City beat West Ham for first WSL win this season". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 8 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  12. ↑ Veevers, Nick (5 November 2023). "Bristol City claim first BWSL win of the season against West Ham". The FA - Womens Leagues and Competitions. Archived from the original on 8 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  13. ↑ Dougherty, Noah (22 May 2024). "City Women announce released list". Bristol City FC. Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  14. ↑ "Brooke Aspin joins Crystal Palace". www.chelseafc.com. Archived from the original on 7 September 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  15. ↑ Evans, Ethan (12 September 2024). "Former Wellington player Brooke Aspin signs for Crystal Palace on loan". Somerset County Gazette. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  16. ↑ Durry, Sam (22 September 2024). "Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace: Women's Super League". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 28 September 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  17. ↑ Sanders, Emma (27 September 2024). "Palace's Brooke Aspin serves suspension against parent club". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  18. ↑ "Chelsea's Brooke Aspin and Jorja Fox return from Palace loans". BBC Sport. 4 January 2025. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  19. ↑ Pentland, Daniel (1 December 2024). "Crystal Palace loanee Aspin sustains ACL injury". WSL Full-Time. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  20. ↑ "Aspin and Fox return from loan". www.chelseafc.com. 4 January 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  21. ↑ "Brooke Aspin leaves Chelsea". Chelsea FC. 16 July 2026. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
  22. ↑ Davies, Callum (17 November 2021). "England WU23s and Development Phase squads named". England Football. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  23. ↑ Davies, Callum (21 March 2022). "England WU17s squad announced as they chase EURO qualification". England Football. Archived from the original on 8 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  24. ↑ "England-France". UEFA. 24 March 2022. Archived from the original on 8 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  25. ↑ "Poland-England". UEFA. 27 March 2022. Archived from the original on 8 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  26. ↑ Smith, Frank (30 March 2022). "England WU17s secure emphatic 8-0 victory against Croatia but still miss out on the EUROs Finals". England Football. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  27. ↑ "England WU19s squad named to face Denmark and Germany". England Football. 14 September 2023. Archived from the original on 8 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  28. ↑ Smith, Frank (20 September 2023). "Report: England WU19s 5-0 Denmark". England Football. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  29. ↑ Smith, Frank (26 September 2023). "Report: England WU19s 3-3 Germany". England Football. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  30. ↑ McHugh, Beth (22 November 2023). "England WU23s squad for France and Spain". England Football. Archived from the original on 3 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  31. ↑ Smith, Frank (29 November 2023). "England women's squad updates: New arrivals for seniors, WU23s and WU19s". England Football. Archived from the original on 6 March 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  32. ↑ Bird, Ken (24 October 2024). "Brooke makes her debut for England U23s". Around Wellington. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  33. ↑ "Injury update on Brooke Aspin - News". Crystal Palace F.C. 1 December 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  34. ↑ "Aspin 'devastated' after suffering bad injury while playing for England Lionesses' U23s". Wellington Weekly News. 6 December 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  35. ↑ "Our Brooke is captain of England!". Wellington AFC. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  36. ↑ Braidwood, Ella (10 November 2023). "Brooke Aspin: 'When the sepsis started … I've got a picture in my head'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  37. ↑ "Get to know Chelsea youngesters Aspin & Sarwie 💙". www.chelseafc.com. 16 June 2026. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  38. ↑ "Brooke Aspin". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  39. ↑ "Report: Bristol City Women 5-0 Lewes FC". Bristol City FC. 12 December 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  40. ↑ "Southampton F.C. Women v Bristol City Women". BBC Sport. 30 January 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
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