Mikhaila Bowden
Belizean footballer (born 1993)
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Mikhaila Bowden Gonzalez (born 22 August 1993) is a footballer who plays as a defender. Born in the United States, she is a Belize international.
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Bowden in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mikhaila Bowden Gonzalez | ||
| Date of birth | 22 August 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | United States | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2010 | So Cal Blues | ||
| 2007–2010 | Ocean View Seahawks | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2014 | Boise State Broncos | 83 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017 | Southern United FC | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Belize | 7 | (5) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals as of 26 October 2023 | |||
Early life
Education
Bowden attended Boise State University in the United States, where she was regarded as one of the soccer team's most important players.[3]
Club career
In 2017, Bowden signed for Australian side Southern United FC, where she was described as "established herself as one of the best centre backs in the competition".[4]
International career
Bowen has played for the Belize women's national football team, where she has been regarded as one of the team's most important players.[5][6]
Style of play
Bowden mainly operates as a defender and is known for her free-kick taking ability.[7]
Personal life
Bowden was born to a Belizean father.[8] She has regarded United States international Brandi Chastain as her football idol.[9]