Emma Bates (soccer)
American soccer player (born 2002)
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Emma Bates (born 21 October 2003)[1] is an English-Australian professional soccer player who plays as defender for the Newcastle Jets. Emma's dad is Richard Bates.[2]
Full name
Emma Bates
Date of birth
October 21, 2003
Place of birth
Nottingham, England
Position
Centre-back
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Emma Bates | ||
| Date of birth | October 21, 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Newcastle Jets | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Kanwal Rovers | |||
| Central Coast Mariners | |||
| Newcastle Jets | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | University of Louisiana | 23 | (2) |
| 2024 | Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi | 16 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | Newcastle Jets | 12 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Newcastle Jets
2025–26: Debut season
Emma signed a scholarship deal with the Newcastle Jets ahead of the 2025–26 season.[3] She made her senior debut in a Round 5 victory over Brisbane Roar, starting in a 3-0 win.[4]
2026–27:
Emma extended her stay with the Newcastle Jets, signing a two-year extension.[5]