
Mary
Biography
Officially the best women’s goalkeeper in the world for 2022, Mary has flourished at club and international level since joining United from Wolfsburg in 2019.
The Nottingham-born shot-stopper made her senior debut in 2010 and spent a season at the two-time UEFA Women’s Champions League winners in Germany, after spells at Doncaster Rovers Belles, Reading, Bristol City and Birmingham City in the FA Women’s Super League. After returning to English football ahead of the 2019/20 season, she spoke of her desire to challenge for trophies and establish the Reds as one of the top women's teams in Europe. Earps, who made her senior England debut in 2017, was part of Phil Neville's Lionesses squad that finished fourth at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. She played in every one of United's 58 WSL games across her first three seasons with the club, keeping 25 clean sheets in the process. In February 2021, Mary signed a new contract until the summer of 2023, with an option for an additional year. In the summer of 2022, our no.27 played an integral part in England's success at the European Championships, keeping four clean sheets in six appearances at the tournament, and was named in UEFA's official Team of the Tournament. Mary's standout contributions continued when she arrived back in Manchester for the 2022/23 campaign. The goalkeeper registered her 50th WSL clean sheet following our 1-0 win at Reading in January 2023, becoming the first-ever player to reach the milestone. Earps was selected by the supporters as United Women's inaugural Player of the Month following her impressive start to the calendar year, before being recognised for her efforts in the previous 12 months and beyond, winning The Best Women's Goalkeeper award at the prestigious The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony in Paris.
- Position
Goalkeeper
- Country
English
- Date of birth
7 Mar 1993
- Joined
12 Jul 2019
- United debut
7 Sep 2019
Manchester City
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Regional recognition for Earps
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Earps named 2023 Sportswoman of the Year
ArticleMary has been honoured after an eye-catching and impactful 12 months for club and country.
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- Oct '23published time Oct 23News
Earps shortlisted for BBC award
ArticleOur no.27 has been recognised for her impressive year with yet another nomination.
- Oct '23published time Oct 23News
Mary Earps: Queen of Stops
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- Oct '23published time Oct 23Features
Reds with Women's Champions League experience
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- Oct '23published time Oct 23Promotional
Celebrate United's Lionesses with free gift
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Earps wins another international award
ArticleMary has scooped more recognition for her endeavours with England.
- Sep '23published time Sep 23News
Reds duo nominated for FIFA The Best awards
ArticleEarps and Miyazawa have been recognised as nominees for two prestigious awards.
- Sep '23published time Sep 23News
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ArticleMarc Skinner's side return to winning ways at Carrington, with pre-season goals from a Lioness and a summer signing.
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Earps in contention for Ballon d'Or
ArticleUnited keeper is in the frame for the game's top individual award, along with new signing Hinata Miyazawa.
- Sep '23published time Sep 23News
United Women players in PFA Team of the Year
ArticleThree members of our 2022/23 WSL squad have been selected in a prestigious select XI.
- Aug '23published time Aug 23News