#17 Sophie Griffiths

Sophie first started playing football with boys at school before attending a local all-girls community club day with Perdiswell and Worcester. From the age of seven, she signed up, and became actively involved in girls’ football, developing her skills and passion for the game. Since then, Sophie has had the opportunity to play at various levels, from grassroots clubs, county teams, and academies.

As a teenager, she represented Evesham United before progressing to the West Bromwich Albion academy. Sophie was then given the chance to combine her sporting ambitions with her education, playing for Cardiff Metropolitan University, a well-established club in the Welsh Premiership and BUCS league.

After her time at Cardiff Met, she travelled to the United States to coach football. During her short stay in the US, Sophie also had the opportunity to train competitively, which challenged her to push herself further and excel both technically and mentally.

Upon returning to the UK, she joined Cheltenham Town for a few years before finally signing for Worcester City. For Sophie, this marked a special milestone, she says “the first time in my life I was able to play for a women’s team in my home city, 4 years on, and I’m still here!”

In her professional live, Sophie works as a PE Teacher. Off the pitch, she is a keen surfer and skateboarder! She also loves travelling, meditation & yoga.