16 Facts About Jody Handley

Jody Handley was born on 12 March 1979 and is an English former footballer from Stafford, who most recently played for FA WSL 2 club Doncaster Rovers Belles.

Jody Handley has featured in four FA Women's Cup finals with three clubs, losing the first three but captaining Everton Ladies to their win in 2010.

Jody Handley took part in the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, and was a non-playing squad member at the 2005 and 2009 editions of the UEFA Women's Championship.

Jody Handley made an appearance in the FA Women's Cup final in April 1996, which Liverpool lost on penalties to Croydon.

In 1997 Jody Handley played varsity soccer for the University of Detroit Mercy.

Jody Handley registered ten assists and was named league Newcomer of the Year.

Jody Handley went on to play in her second FA Women's Cup final, this time against Fulham.

On 28 January 2015, Jody Handley announced that she had transferred from Everton back to Doncaster Belles.

Unable to shake off injuries picked up in pre-season, Jody Handley retired from playing in May 2015: "I felt it was my body's way of telling me enough was enough".

Jody Handley was studying physiotherapy through the Professional Footballers' Association and hoped to stay in football in that capacity.

Jody Handley first represented England as a 16-year-old and played in the U-18 national team.

Jody Handley made her full debut against Nigeria in July 2002 and was named Player of the Match by Sky Sports.

In May 2009, Jody Handley was one of the first 17 female players to be given central contracts by The Football Association.

Jody Handley was allotted 144 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England's inaugural international.

Jody Handley attended Sir Graham Balfour School then studied health, diet and fitness at Liverpool University.

Jody Handley was later employed as a health development worker in Knowsley.