Maya Schofield
Current Club
Barnsley Women's Football Club
LEFT BACK
Maya is a very versatile footballer, excelling as both a fullback/winger on either side playing with both feet. She combines defensive solidity with attacking instinct, reading the game exceptionally well due to her wealth of experience in playing and coaching. Her pace, strength and technical skills make her a constant offensive threat, while her determination and positional awareness ensure defensive stability. She makes crucial interceptions, runs and delivers pinpoint crosses well. Maya's adaptability, tactical thinking, decision making and leadership qualities make her an invaluable asset to any team. A persistently hardworking and dedicated player, Maya constantly performs at the highest level and is always determined to improve. She is a machine.
Athlete Information
Current Club: Barnsley Women's Football Club
Previous Club(s): Leeds Beckett University Women's 1st team (2022-Present), Halifax FC Women, FA Women's National League, Premier Division (2023/24), Bradford City Women, FA Women's National League, Division 1 North (2021-2023), Morecambe Ladies 1st team, North West Women's Regional League, Premier Division (2020/21), GT7 Football Academy (2020-Present) Preston North End Women and U16s (2019/20), Morecambe U16s (2019/20), North Lancashire District Development Centre Ladies, preseason matches and friendlies (2018-2020), Lancaster Giants U16s (2017-2019), Tosh Farrell Soccer (2017-2019), North Lancashire District Development Centre (2017/18), Westmorland County FA (2014-2017), Kendal Town FC Development Centre (2016/17), Milnthorpe Girls JFC (2013-2019), Milnthorpe Boys JFC (2012-2019)
Athletic Achievements: Invited to Talent ID trials and successful in various stages for Newcastle Utd Professional Club, Invited to Talent ID trials for Sheffield Utd U21 pro academy, Completed first half Marathon at Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon Event in 2hrs 22, average pace 10.51 min per mile (12th May 2024), Part of the FA Women's Leadership Programme (Season 2024/25), Leeds Beckett University Athletic Union Vice President (Inclusion) (2024/25), Club Captain for Leeds Beckett University Women FC (2024/25), Vice Captain for Leeds Beckett Women 1st (2023/24), Selected and represented the North of England for English Universities (2023/24), Nominated for student development award at Leeds Beckett University sports awards (2023/24), Westmorland FA County Women open-age Cup Winner (2022/23), Scored 12 goals in first 2 games for Leeds Beckett University (2022/23), Managers Player of the Season for Bradford City (2021/22), Dallam School Sixth form Shield for Service (2021/22), Dallam School Sixth form Senior Sports Award (2021/22), Dallam School Sportswomen of the year award (2019/20), South Lakes Schools Female Football Tournament Cup Winner (2019), Represented South Lakes for 100m sprint (2019) North Valley and Burnley U16 League Cup Winner (2018/19), Represented Cumbria for Discus and Shot put (2018), Dallam School Girls Contribution to Sport Award (2017), Dallam School Citizenship Award, Numerous player of the matches throughout my career.
Academic Information
Study Major Preference: Sports Related
GPA: 3.5
Leeds Beckett University, Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sports and Exercise Science -Year 1: Overall Mark - 84% (Dean's List for the academic year 2022/2023)
A-level Physical Education - A
A-Level Biology - B
A-Level Geography - A
Community Sports Leadership Award (Pass)
Higher Sports Leadership Award (Pass)
English Language - 6
English Literature - 7
Mathematics - 7
Spanish - 5
Geography - 8
Physical Education - 8
Biology - 6
Physics - 5
Chemistry - 5
Religious Studies Short Course - 6
Food Technology - Distinction*
Placement Year
Fall 2025
Gender
Female
Date of Birth
February 2, 2004
Place of Birth
United Kingdom
Height
5 foot 4 inches
Weight
136 lbs
Preferred Foot
Right