Molly Philpott began playing football at the age of six with local side Bradwell Bombers, before also joining Stoke City’s Under-9s a year later.

She remained with Stoke through to Under-16 level before moving on to Everton Under-21s, where she spent two years prior to stepping into senior football.

Molly initially dual-signed with Stoke before going on to represent Sporting Khalsa and then making the move to Bolton Wanderers.

The professionalism and ambition shown by both the staff and players were key factors in attracting her to the club.

A determined full-back who reads the game well, Molly also enjoys getting forward and contributing to attacks whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Her ambitions for the season are to help Wanderers win the league and contribute with strong performances that support her teammates.

Get to know Molly

Cristiano Ronaldo was Molly’s footballing idol growing up, with his self-belief being one of the qualities she particularly admired.

One of her earliest football memories is watching Stoke City play in the Premier League at the Britannia Stadium.

Away from football, Molly enjoys going out for food and has recently taken up padel.

She is also currently studying Sports Science at university.

Favourite food: Tomatoes
Favourite TV series: Any Harlan Coben series on Netflix
Favourite artist: Tems
Favourite holiday destination: Copenhagen
Favourite other sport: Boxing
Favourite football stadium visited: Camp Nou
Pet: A dog called Toby
Hidden talent: Solving a Rubik’s Cube quickly
Tea or coffee: Neither
Morning person or night owl: Night owl
Sweet or savoury: Sweet
Social media: Instagram
Ideal day off: Padel and brunch
If she wasn’t a footballer: A DJ in Ibiza
Famous person she’d most like to meet: Anthony Joshua
Couldn’t live without: Music
Go-to karaoke song: Valerie