Player Profile: Jessica Naz

✍️Sophie Granger

Jessica Naz is an English forward who plays for Tottenham, she embodies speed, skill and relentless drive. But how much do you know about this inspiring player?

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Jess was born and raised in North London, and watching her football loving father and brother enjoy the sport, she decided to give it a go. And it wasn’t long until she started playing for Tottenham. She spent a few years at Tottenham, and when she was 12, an Arsenal scout reached out encouraging her to go down to some trials. 

Jess stayed at Arsenal, swiftly moving through the age groups. When Jess was 16, she started to train with the first team every now and then for a few months. However, Jess rejoined Tottenham in 2018 and helped them reach promotion to the Women’s Super League. 

Jessica had a great time at Tottenham, and a few years later in March 2022, she was named Young Player of the year at the London Football Awards. In February 2023, Naz extended her contract with Tottenham for two and a half years and will continue to play amazingly and inspire others.

Now moving onto her International Career, Naz has represented England at multiple youth levels, from under-17 up to under 23s. Jessica made some memorable moments during her youth time at England, like scoring a hat trick in a 9-0 victory against Malta, and featuring in many more important matches.

Naz received her first senior call-up on 14th May 2024 for the four UEFA Euro 2025 qualifiers played that summer. She was initially only named as a standby player, but was promoted to the full squad following the withdrawal of another player through injury. She made her senior debut on the 12th July, coming on as a substitute in a 2-1 win against Republic of Ireland. 

In conclusion, Jessica Naz is a brilliant player with amazing abilities, and it's exciting to see what else her career has got in store.