1. Gemma Bonner was born on 13 July 1991 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Liverpool, and has represented the England national team.
22 Facts About Gemma Bonner
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In November 2012, Gemma Bonner signed for Liverpool and captained them to two FA WSL titles in 2013 and 2014, before leaving for Manchester City in 2018.
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An England international, Gemma Bonner made her senior debut in September 2013.
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Gemma Bonner was part of England's squad for the UEFA Women's Euro 2013 but did not play in the final tournament.
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Gemma Bonner started playing football as soon as she could run and by the age of eight had already joined Leeds United.
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Gemma Bonner played in the first ever FA Cup Final of Chelsea, in 2012.
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Gemma Bonner blazed hers over the bar to hand the Cup to Birmingham.
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Gemma Bonner scored her first league goal for Chelsea in the very next game after the 2012 FA Women's Cup Final, against their cup final opponents Birmingham.
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Gemma Bonner extended her contract with the club in November 2015.
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Gemma Bonner left Liverpool in June 2018 after six years and a total of 115 appearances, to join Manchester City Women.
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Gemma Bonner scored 11 goals in 69 matches with City, though her last season there was cut short by ankle and muscle injuries.
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Gemma Bonner arrived in June and started 13 matches for the expansion club through the 2021 season.
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Gemma Bonner was named one of four captains at Racing for 2022.
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On 9 November 2023, Gemma Bonner became the record appearance holder at the club with her notching her 135th appearance against Manchester City in the League Cup.
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On 28 April 2024, in honour of her being a former two-time League Title winning captain and record appearance holder, Gemma Bonner was honoured by the men's Academy at Kirkby by having a dressing room named after her.
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Gemma Bonner becomes the first female player to receive such an honour, joining the likes of Steven Gerrard and Robbie Fowler.
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An England representative at Under 17s, Under 19s, Under 20s and Under 23s level by the age of 19, Gemma Bonner has accumulated a wealth of international experience.
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Gemma Bonner was in the England Under 17s World Cup team, in which they ended in the fourth place.
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In 2009 Gemma Bonner was part of the England Under 19s European Championship winning side.
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Gemma Bonner received her first senior team call-up for the UEFA Euro 2013 qualifier away to Croatia in March 2012.
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Gemma Bonner was recalled to the team by incoming coach Phil Neville in January 2018, but an ankle ligament injury ruled her out of the 2018 SheBelieves Cup in March.
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In February 2019 Gemma Bonner was added to the England squad for the SheBelieves Cup following an injury to Millie Bright.