Erica Parkinson
Erica Meg Parkinson is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder. Born in Singapore, she has represented England from under-16 to under-23 level and received her first senior Lionesses call-up in March 2026.
Did You Know?
She studied business, economics and psychology while developing as a professional footballer in Portugal.
One of her long-term ambitions is to establish herself at senior international level and potentially play at a home Women’s World Cup in 2035.
She speaks four languages: English, Japanese, Portuguese and French.
At just 12 years old, Parkinson began working with a specialist mindset coach to improve how she handles pressure and performs in important moments.
Erica is known for braiding her England teammates’ hair during international camps.
Articles
Who is Erica Meg Parkinson, the attacking midfielder who got called up to the senior Lionesses squad at 17?
When manager Sarina Wiegman called up relatively unknown 17-year-old midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson to the Lionesses’ April 2026 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying matches, women’s football fans were intrigued and curious. Although she has yet to earn her first cap for the senior squad, Parkinson has been making waves, most recently after signing a four-year contract with the North Carolina Courage of the NWSL. Who is this promising wonderkind drawing attention from all over the world?
Best Actions
Long-range strike vs FamalicĂŁo
Club Achievements
| AF Porto Women’s Cup | 1× |
Awards
Stats
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2026
-
present
|
North Carolina Courage | 0 | 0 |
|
2023
-
2026
|
Valadares Gaia | 73 | 10 |
|
2022
-
2023
|
Leixões | 0 | 0 |
| International Stats | |||
|
2026
-
present
|
England senior team | 0 | 0 |
|
2025
-
|
England U23 | 2 | 0 |
|
2025
-
|
England U19 | 14 | 6 |
|
2023
-
2024
|
England U17 | 22 | 3 |
|
2023
-
2024
|
England U16 | 5 | 0 |
