Jessica Stapleton was born on 7 February 2005 and is an Irish footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Sunderland, on loan from West Ham United and the Republic of Ireland national team.
14 Facts About Jessie Stapleton
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Jessie Stapleton is from Ballyfermot, and began playing soccer for Cherry Orchard when she was eight years old.
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In 2020 Jessie Stapleton played for Shamrock Rovers in the Women's Under-17 National League.
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Jessie Stapleton joined Women's National League club Shelbourne for the 2021 season, since Shamrock Rovers lacked a senior women's team.
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Jessie Stapleton enjoyed good form in her debut season at senior level, featuring in defence and midfield for Noel King's Shelbourne.
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Jessie Stapleton sometimes played in attack, helping King plug gaps in the Shelbourne team caused by injuries and the departure of several players to professional clubs in the United Kingdom.
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Jessie Stapleton was named WNL Player of the Month for October 2021, nominated for Young Player of the Year and named in the Team of the Season.
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In 2022 Jessie Stapleton continued to play well as Shelbourne claimed a League and Cup "double".
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Jessie Stapleton was named Young Player of the Year and retained her place in the Team of the Season.
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On 28 July 2023, Jessie Stapleton was announced at West Ham.
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Jessie Stapleton made her league debut against Leicester City on 17 December 2023.
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Jessie Stapleton represented Ireland at schoolgirl level while she attended Pobalscoil Iosolde.
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Jessie Stapleton progressed to the Republic of Ireland women's national under-17 football team and debuted against Iceland in February 2020.
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Jessie Stapleton made six appearances throughout the year, scoring one goal.