Jessie Gale
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jessie May Gale[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 22 August 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Sevenoaks, England | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Newcastle United (on loan from Arsenal) | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2024 | Charlton Athletic | ||
| 2024–2025 | Arsenal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2025 | → Watford (dual registration) | 0 | (0) |
| 2025– | Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
| 2025–2026 | → Portsmouth (loan) | 11 | (4) |
| 2026 | → Bristol City (loan) | 12 | (4) |
| 2026– | → Newcastle United (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2024–2025 | England U19 | 12 | (5) |
| 2025– | England U20 | 12 | (4) |
| 2026– | England U23 | 4 | (0) |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:50, 30 August 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 09:17, 9 September 2026 (UTC) | |||
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Jessie May Gale (born 22 August 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Women's Super League 2 team Newcastle United, on loan from Arsenal, and the England under-20 and under-23 national teams. She has previously played for Watford (on a dual registration contract), and on loan for Portsmouth and Bristol City.
Early life
Jessie May Gale[2] was born on 22 August 2006 in Sevenoaks, Kent.[3] She has an older brother, Sam Gale, who is also a professional footballer and Arsenal academy graduate.[4] He played in the same Arsenal team as David Beckham's son Cruz. Gale, who spent time on the sidelines of her brother's training sessions and matches, credits Beckham with ‘‘literally show[ing] [her] how to kick a ball.’’[5] She has stated that Beckham told her mother she would grow up to represent England.[6]
Gale played both cricket and football growing up, with cricket her priority until she was 14.[5][6]
Youth career
Gale began her youth career with the academy side of Charlton Athletic, joining the club after a successful trial when she was 14.[6][7]
In January 2024, Gale joined Arsenal's academy. In May 2024, she won the Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup with Arsenal's under–21 team.[8]
Club career
In the 2024–25 season, Gale joined Watford on a dual-registration deal. Her time was split between playing with Watford's senior side in the Women's National League and with Arsenal's under-21 team (with whom she won the PGA League Under-21 Division One title).[3]
Arsenal, 2025–
On 8 July 2025, Gale signed her first professional contract with Arsenal.[7]
Loan to Portsmouth, 2025
On 3 September 2025, Gale joined Women's Super League 2 side Portsmouth on a season-long loan.[9] On 9 January 2026, Arsenal recalled Gale from her loan.[10] She scored 5 goals for Portsmouth in 15 appearances across all competitions.[3]
Loan to Bristol City, 2026
On 10 January 2026, Gale joined Bristol City for the remainder of the 2025–26 season.[8] A day later, she made her debut for City, and scored her first goal for the club; the goal won Barclays WSL2 Goal of the Month for January[11] and was later named Bristol City's Champagne Moment of the Year.[3] The goal would also go on to be nominated for Barclays WSL2 Goal of the Season.[12] On 31 January 2026, she scored a first-half brace as City defeated Sunderland 3–0.[13] Gale won January’s PFA WSL2 Fans’ Player of the Month Award and Bristol City's Player of the Month.[14] She was also nominated for Barclays Women’s Super League 2 Player of the Month award.[15]
Loan to Newcastle United, 2026–
On 6 August 2026, Gale joined Newcastle United on loan for the 2026–27 season.[16][17]
International career
Gale received her first call up to the England under-19 team in October 2024, as the squad competed in the Algarve Cup.[7][18] On 25 October 2024, she made her debut for the under-19 team in a 3–1 victory over the Netherlands.[19] On 20 November 2024, Gale was called up to the squad for the first round of 2025 Under-19 Euro qualification campaign.[20] She scored her first goal for the under-19 team in February 2025, as England beat the USA 2–0.[21] In June 2025, Gale was named to England's squad for the Euro.[22] England were eliminated in the group stage following a 1–0 loss to reigning champions (and eventual title defenders) Spain, in which Gale was an unused substitute.[23]
On 19 November 2025, Gale was called up to England's under-20 squad for a preparation camp ahead of the 2026 U-20 World Cup.[24] It was the first time England had qualified for a women's under-20 World Cup since 2018.[25] On 26 November 2025, Gale made her under-20 debut as a second-half substitute in England's 1–2 victory over China PR.[26] Her first goal came on 29 November; Gale scored in the final minute of regulation time as England lost 1–4 to the USA.[27]
In February 2026, Gale received her first call up to the England under-23 squad to replace Mia Enderby (who withdrew through injury).[28] She made her debut for the team on 2 March 2026 as England beat France 0–1.[29] On 17 April 2026, she was a part of the under-23 squad who won the 2025–26 U23 European Competition.[30]
Between May and August 2026, Gale was named to England's under-20 squad for a number of 2026 U-20 World Cup preparation camps and friendly fixtures.[31][32][33] On 21 August 2026, Gale was called up to the final squad for the tournament.[34][35] Gale scored in the team's final preparation match, an 11–0 victory over New Caledonia.[36] She was a substitute in Englad's opening World Cup game, a 1–1 draw with Canada.[37] On 8 September 2026, Gale scored England's fifth goal in their 5–1 group stage victory over Tanzania.[38]
Personal life
Her father is a fan of Liverpool F.C. Gale describes Arsenal teammate Alessia Russo as a ‘‘really good friend’’ and ‘‘the best person [Gale has] ever met off the pitch.’’[6]
Honours
Arsenal
- PGA League Under-21 Division One: 2024–25
England
- U23 European Competition: 2025–26[30]
References
- ↑ "FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026™" (PDF). FIFA. 29 August 2026. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ "FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026™" (PDF). FIFA. 29 August 2026. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Jessie Gale - the girl from Kent living out her dream". WSL Football. 11 May 2026. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ Rees-Julian, George (19 August 2026). "Fantasy One to Watch | Jessie Gale". WSL Football. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "A Girl and the Beautiful Game - Jessie Gale". Athleta Mag. 10 November 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Gale, Jessie (3 September 2026). "Origins: Jessie Gale". England Football. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Jessie Gale signs professional contract". Arsenal F.C. 8 July 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Lacey, Will (10 January 2026). "Gale signs for City". Bristol City F.C. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ "Pompey Women Sign Jessie Gale On Loan From Arsenal". Portsmouth F.C. 3 September 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ Cardy, Freddie (9 January 2026). "Arsenal striker Jessie Gale recalled from Portsmouth loan". The Online Gooner. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ Lacey, Will (16 February 2026). "Gale wins goal of the month". Bristol City F.C. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ Lacey, Will (8 May 2026). "Two City players shortlisted for Goal of the Season award". Bristol City F.C. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ Robins, Sheridan (31 January 2026). "Report: Bristol City 3-0 Sunderland". Bristol City F.C. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ Lacey, Will (5 February 2026). "Gale wins Player of the Month". Bristol City F.C. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ Lacey, Will (11 February 2026). "Gale wins PFA Fans' Player of the Month". Bristol City F.C. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ "Jessie Gale joins Newcastle United on loan". Arsenal F.C. 6 August 2026. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ "Newcastle United Women complete Jessie Gale loan signing". Newcastle United F.C. 6 August 2026. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ McHugh, Beth (16 October 2024). "England WU19s squad named for Algarve Cup trip". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ Veevers, Nicholas (25 October 2024). "Report: England WU19s 3-1 Netherlands". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ McHugh, Beth (20 November 2024). "England WU19s begin bid for EURO qualification". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ Veevers, Nicholas (23 February 2025). "Report: England WU19s - USA". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ "England's EURO 2025 journey". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ Nottingham, Juliet (21 June 2025). "Report: Spain 1-0 England WU19s". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ McHugh, Beth (19 November 2025). "England WU20s squad named for Spain trip". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ Parker Humphreys, Jessy (15 August 2026). "Under-20 World Cup could be first victims of Uefa boycott". The Observer. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ Hunt, Holly (26 November 2025). "Report: China PR 1-2 England WU20s". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ Hunt, Holly (29 November 2025). "Report: England WU20s 1-4 USA". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ McHugh, Beth (18 February 2026). "England WU23s squad named for France and Netherlands". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ Veevers, Nicholas (2 March 2026). "Report: France 0-1 England WU23s". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 Grannes, Sara (17 April 2026). "England win WU23 European Competition". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ McHugh, Beth (26 May 2026). "England WU20s squad named for World Cup preparations". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ McHugh, Beth (1 July 2026). "England WU20s head stateside for World Cup preparation camp". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ McHugh, Beth (10 August 2026). "England WU20s squad named for Portugal trip". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ McHugh, Beth (21 August 2026). "England WU20s squad named for FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ "Jessie Gale named in England Under-20s' World Cup squad". Newcastle United F.C. 21 August 2026. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ Hunt, Holly (29 August 2026). "Report: England WU20s 11-0 New Caledonia". England Football. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
- ↑ McEvoy, Milly (5 September 2026). "Report: Canada 1-1 England WU20s". England Football. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
- ↑ Howard, Laura (8 September 2026). "Report: England WU20s 5-1 Tanzania". England Football. Retrieved 9 September 2026.
- ↑ Holbrook, Emma (25 March 2026). "Jessie Gale on loan spells and England dreams". Arsenal F.C. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
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