Lola Sangita Brown (born 31 October 2007) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Women's Super League 2 side Crystal Palace, on loan from Chelsea. Born in Malta, she has represented England at youth levels up to the under-20 team.
Brown was born in Sliema, Malta, and began playing football alongside her brother. She moved to England at the age of eight and played for All Stars Soccer Academy in Eastbourne, initially training with boys. In 2019 she joined the academy of Chelsea FC, beginning at the under-12 level, and she was named the Chelsea Women's Academy U18 Player of the Year for the 2023âÂÂ24 season.
Brown signed her first professional contract on 18 November 2024, signing on for three years. She made her debut for the Chelsea senior team 20 November 2024, coming on as a substitute in a 3âÂÂ0 Champions League win over Celtic. She was named the club's Women's Academy Player of the Season award on 4 May 2025, the same day that she made her Women's Super League debut for Chelsea, coming on as a substitute in a 1âÂÂ0 win over Tottenham.
On 7 August 2025, it was announced that Brown had been signed on loan by Women's Super League 2 club Crystal Palace for the 2025âÂÂ26 season. She played in Palace's opening game of the season, a 1âÂÂ0 loss to Charlton Athletic.
Brown was part of the England squad which won silver at the 2024 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship.
Brown represented England at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, scoring a penalty in a 2âÂÂ0 victory over Kenya on 17 October 2024. She was the first penalty-taker for England in their shootout against Japan, where she converted to help England win during the quarterfinal of the tournament.
Brown played twice during England's campaign at the 2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship.
Brown has represented England up to the under-20 level, where she provided an assist during a 4âÂÂ1 win against Mexico on 6 March 2026.
Brown was included in the England under-19 squad for the Euro 2026 qualifying tournament round two being held in Switzerland during April 2026.