Stephanie Knox
Stephanie Knox (born 14 March 1995) is a Scottish football defender who plays for Motherwell in the Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL), the top-division women's football league in Scotland. She previously played for Rangers L.F.C. and has represented Scotland at various youth levels.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 14 March 1995 | ||
Place of birth | Greenock, Scotland | ||
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||
Playing position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Motherwell | ||
Number | 2 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–15 | Rangers L.F.C. | 24 | (2) |
2016–2018 | Celtic L.F.C. | ||
2018– | Motherwell | ||
National team | |||
2011–2012 | Scotland U-17 | 8 | |
2013 | Scotland U-19 | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Early life
Knox attended Clune Park Primary in Port Glasgow.[1] In 2006 at the age of 11, Knox signed with Rangers F.C. at a time where there was no women's or girls team.[1] At age 14, she was selected for the Scotland under-15 national team.[2] She attended Heriot-Watt University from 2013 to 2016[3][4]
Club career
In March 2012, Knox scored a goal to help the Rangers defeat Falkirk L.F.C. during the first round of the Scottish Women's Premier League Cup.[5][6] The team was later defeated by Celtic L.F.C. in the quarter-finals.
In December 2015, Knox signed with Celtic L.F.C..[7]
International career
Knox has represented Scotland at the under-15,[8] under-17 and under-19 levels.[7][9]
References
- "Meet the girl who signed for Rangers". The Herald. 2 August 2006. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- "Old Firm duo picked for Scotland". Greenrock Telegraph. 7 December 2009. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- "Sports Minister builds on Oriam success". Heriot Watt University. 1 March 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- "Stephanie Knox". University of Stirling. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- "Rangers Ladies Open Season with 8-1 Win Over Falkirk Ladies in Cup". Scotzine. 12 March 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- "SWPL Cup 2012". Soccer Way. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- "Another new signing for Celtic's Women". Celtic FC. 21 December 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- "WU15 squad to face Wales". Scottish FA. 28 October 2009. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- "Women's under-19 training camp". Scottish FA. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2016.