Naomi Layzell (born 29 February 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Women's Super League club Everton, on loan from Manchester City, and the England under-23s.
Club career
Layzell made her first team debut for Bristol City in the FA Women's League Cup in a 4–0 win over London Bees on 7 October 2020, and made her first appearance in the Women's Super League against Manchester City on 7 November 2020.
On 19 August 2024, Layzell signed for Manchester City on a four-year deal. She scored her first goal at club level during a 2–0 UEFA Women's Champions League win against Barcelona on 9 October 2024.
On 27 July 2026, Layzell joined Everton on loan for the 2026–27 season.
International career Layzell has been featured throughout at all youth levels of the England national team set-up. During a training camp attended by the England under-23 and senior squads in February 2024, Layzell was one of the members of the under-23 team who trained with the senior squad.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBristol City2020–21Women's Super League701040—1202021–22Championship1702030—2202022–23Championship2003040—2702023–24Women's Super League1601020—190Total60070130—800Manchester City 2024–25Women's Super League603010411412025–26Women's Super League300020—50Total90303041191Everton (loan)2026–27Women's Super League100000—10Career Total700100160411001
Honours Bristol City Women's Championship: 2022–23 Manchester City
Women's Super League: 2025–26
Individual Bristol City Young Player Of The Year Award: 2023–24 Bristol City Players Player Of The Year Award: 2023–24
References
External links Naomi Layzell at Manchester City F.C.