Professional English football player, Nikita Parris, is as a forward for both the England Women's national football team and Arsenal women's team. She was England's top scorer in the 2019 World Cup and leading scorer in the Women's Super League from 2018-20.
A formidable force on the pitch, Nikita was known from a young age for her talents with a ball. At the age of 14, she was spotted by Everton and was scouted for being a future star. She has represented her country in the Under-17s, Under-19s, Under-20s, and Under-23s, taking part in FIFA's U-20 Women's World Cup in 2014 and UEFA's Women's U-19 Championship in 2013.
In 2011, she was named in the squad for the FA Women's Super League and has displayed peak performance following. Specifically, her performance in the 2014 season placed her on the shortlist for the 2015 PFA Women's Young Player of the Year and WSL Team of the Year.
Having spent four years with Everton, Nikita moved to Manchester City on loan during the 2015 season, and soon became a permanent member of the Man City squad in 2016. During her time at Manchester City, Nikita was part of the team that won the FA Women's Super League in 2016, FA WSL Cup in 2016 and FA Women's Cup in 2017.
In 2019, Nikita signed a deal with French team Olympique Lyon in Division 1. After two seasons, Nikita left to sign with Arsenal for the Women's Super League in 2021 and has proven her potential since. Playing in the Arnold Clark Cup 2022 and for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, Nikita is a resilient performer on the pitch and an inspiration for all.
