Demi Stokes facts for kids
Stokes with Manchester City in 2017
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| Full name | Demi Lee Courtney Stokes | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 12 December 1991 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Dudley, England | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.59 m) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Left-back | |||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Newcastle United | |||||||||||||||
| Number | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| –2007 | Sunderland | |||||||||||||||
| College career | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2014 | South Florida Bulls | 73 | (17) | |||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2011 | Sunderland | 42 | (7) | |||||||||||||
| 2012 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 13 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2024 | Manchester City | 113 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| 2024– | Newcastle United | 20 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | England U19 | 15 | (6) | |||||||||||||
| 2010 | England U20 | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2013 | England U23 | 6 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2022 | England | 69 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2021– | Great Britain | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:15, 25 June 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:54, 23 November 2023 (UTC) |
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Demi Lee Courtney Stokes (born 12 December 1991) is an English professional footballer. She plays as a left-back for Newcastle United in the Women's Championship. Before that, she played for Manchester City in the Women's Super League.
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Demi Stokes' Club Journey
Starting at Sunderland
Demi Stokes joined the youth team of Sunderland when she was just 8 years old. By the age of 16, she was already playing for their main team. She helped Sunderland win the 2008–09 FA Women's Premier League Northern Division. Her team also reached the final of the 2009 FA Women's Cup, but they lost 2–1 to Arsenal. In 2011, Demi received a four-year scholarship to study at the University of South Florida in the United States.
Playing in North America
In 2012, while studying, Stokes played 13 games for Vancouver Whitecaps. This team was part of the W-League, a professional-amateur league in North America.
Time at Manchester City
In January 2015, Demi Stokes signed a three-year professional contract with Manchester City. She spent nine successful years with the club. During her time there, she played in 113 league games and scored 4 goals. Manchester City announced on 18 May 2024 that Demi would be leaving the club when her contract ended.
Joining Newcastle United
On 10 July 2024, Demi Stokes joined Newcastle United. This club also plays in the Women's Championship.
Demi Stokes' International Career
Playing for England
Demi Stokes has played for England at different age levels. In July 2009, she was part of the England Under-19 squad that won the 2009 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship in Belarus. They beat Sweden 2–0 in the final. In 2010, she helped England reach the final again, but they lost to France. Later that year, she played in two games for England at the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Germany.
First Senior Cap
In January 2014, Demi was called up to the senior England squad. She earned her first senior "cap" (which means playing her first game for the national team) on 17 January 2014. She played as a left-back in a 1–1 draw against Norway. In April 2014, she scored her first goal for England in a huge 9–0 win against Montenegro.
World Cup and Euros
Demi was not chosen for England's squad for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, which was disappointing for her. However, she returned to the squad for the qualifying games for Euro 2017.
In the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, Stokes played a key role. She was the left-back in England's 2–0 win against Japan. She also helped England beat Norway 3–0 in the quarter-finals.
A big moment in her career came in June 2022. Demi Stokes was part of the England squad that won the UEFA Women's Euro 2022. This was a historic victory for the team.
Playing for Great Britain
In July 2013, Demi Stokes was the captain of the Great Britain team that won a gold medal in football at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Russia. This is a big sports event for university students. On 27 May 2021, it was announced that Demi had been chosen to play for the Great Britain women's Olympic football team at the 2020 Olympics (which took place in 2021 due to delays).
Demi Stokes' Life Outside Football
Demi Stokes has Jamaican heritage through her father. She attended Gateshead College so she could continue her studies while also playing football. When she was a child, she played for the Boldon Community Association F.C. girls' team. Two other future England teammates, Steph Houghton and Jill Scott, also played there. In 2022, special plaques were put up at the club to honor Demi and Jill, celebrating where their amazing careers began.
Career Highlights and Awards
Demi Stokes has won many awards and trophies throughout her career.
Club Honours
- Sunderland
- FA Cup runner-up: 2008-09
- Manchester City
- FA WSL Cup: 2016, 2018–19, 2021–22
- FA WSL: 2016
- FA Cup: 2016–17, 2018–19, 2019–20
England National Team Honours
- UEFA Women's Championship: 2022
- SheBelieves Cup: 2019
- Arnold Clark Cup: 2022
Individual Awards
- PFA WSL Team of the Year: 2018, 2019
- Freedom of the City of London: Announced 1 August 2022
See also
In Spanish: Demi Stokes para niños
