Lia Cataldo (born 11 February 2001) is an English-Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Championship club Newcastle United. She previously played for Millwall Lionesses, Leicester City, Bristol City and Crystal Palace.
.jpg) Cataldo playing for Leicester City in 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lia Martina Cataldo | ||
| Date of birth | 11 February 2001[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Peterborough, England[2] | ||
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)[3] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Newcastle United | ||
| Number | 99 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2018 | Arsenal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | Millwall Lionesses | 21 | (1) |
| 2019–2021 | Leicester City | 26 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Bristol City | ||
| 2023–2024 | Crystal Palace | 8 | (0) |
| 2024– | Newcastle United | 14 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| England U17 | 3 | (0) | |
| England U18 | 5 | (0) | |
| England U19 | 2 | (0) | |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 January 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2 January 2025 | |||
Club career
editMillwall Lionesses
editCataldo signed for Millwall Lionesses in 2018 and scored her first goal for the club against London Bees in a 2–1 defeat. Cataldo left the club after the 2018–19 season.[4]
Leicester City
editCataldo signed for Leicester City in July 2019.[5] In 2021 Leicester was promoted to the WSL and she won the FA Women's Championship trophy.
Bristol City
editCataldo signed for Bristol City in August 2021[6] wearing the number 3 shirt[7] and made her debut for the club against Lewes.[8] In May 2022 Cataldo signed a contract extension for Bristol City to keep her at the club until June 2023.[9] In 2023 Bristol City was promoted and Cataldo won the FA Women's Championship. In May 2023 Bristol City announced she was released.[10]
Crystal Palace
editCataldo signed for Crystal Palace in July 2023.[11] She made her debut for the club against Lewes the following month.
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Newcastle United
editCataldo signed for Newcastle United in January 2024.[12][13] She made her debut the following month against Wolverhampton Wanderers.[14]
International career
editCataldo represented England at U-17 level. She was called up for the 2018 UEFA Women's U-17 Championship.[15] In 2018 Cataldo was selected by the U-18s for a three-team friendly tournament at St George's Park.[16]
Personal life
editCataldo is in a relationship with her former Crystal Palace teammate and Welsh international Ffion Morgan.[17][18]
Honors
editClub
editArsenal
- WSL Development League: 2017–18
Leicester City
Bristol City
Newcastle United
- FA Women's National League North: 2023-24
- Sela Cup: 2024-25[19]
References
edit- ^ "Lia Cataldo". Newcastle United. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "England - L. Cataldo". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Lia Cataldo". Newcastle United. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Season Preview: London City Lionesses". The FA. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ Lia Cataldo (5 July 2019). "Delighted to sign my first professional contact for @lcwfc 💙🦊". Instagram. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Cataldo is a Robin". Bristol City. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "City Women squad numbers revealed". Bristol City. 26 August 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Bristol City vs Lewes FC". Bristol City. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Cataldo signs to stay in the West Country". Bristol City. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "City Women confirm released list". Bristol City. 1 May 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Crystal Palace Women sign Lia Cataldo". Crystal Palace. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Paige Bailey-Gayle & Lia Cataldo depart Crystal Palace". Crystal Palace. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Newcastle United Women complete deal for Crystal Palace duo". Newcastle United. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Feb 4, Newcastle United 3 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0". The FA. 4 February 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "England - L. Cataldo". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Young Lionesses to play Canada and Northern Ireland at St. George's Park in July". The FA. 6 July 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ Ffion Morgan (25 June 2023). "In our travel/concert era ✨". Instagram. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ Ffion Morgan. "3 years with @liamartinacataldo 🥹". Instagram. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Newcastle United Women 2 AC Milan Women 2 (Newcastle United Women win 4-3 on penalties)". Newcastle United. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2025.