Paige Bailey-Gayle (born 12 November 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga 2 club SC Sand. Born in England, she represents Jamaica internationally.
Bailey-Gayle started her senior career with Arsenal. She was promoted into the club's first-team squad in November 2018 under manager Joe Montemurro, with the forward making her professional debut on 18 November during a 0âÂÂ4 win away to Everton at Haig Avenue. After a total of four appearances for Arsenal, Bailey-Gayle departed at the conclusion of 2018âÂÂ19 â subsequently joining Championship side Leicester City on 24 June 2019. She scored her first senior goal on 29 September in a home defeat to Crystal Palace. On 20 February 2020, Bailey-Gayle scored both goals in a 2âÂÂ1 victory against Reading in the FA Cup fifth round.
Bailey-Gayle represented England at U17 level. She was called up for the 2018 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship in Lithuania, having previously won four caps in qualifying; in the tournament proper, Bailey-Gayle featured four further times as England finished fourth. In July 2018, Bailey-Gayle was selected by the U18s for a three-team tournament at St George's Park.
Bailey-Gayle is eligible to represent Jamaica through her grandparents, all of whom were born in the country. In 2021, she made her senior international debut against Costa Rica.
Bailey-Gayle attended Stoke Newington School, featuring for their football team. She also played cricket as a youngster, notably being selected by Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets for the 2015 London Youth Games.
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