Hayley Ladd | QueenBallers Player profile

Hayley

Ladd

Oct 6, 1993

#12 - Midfielder

Hayley Elizabeth Ladd is a professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Women's Super League club Manchester United. Born in England, she has been capped internationally for Wales.

Did You Know?

She started playing football on the streets with the neighborhood boys.

Formerly a youth player at St Albans City, Ladd also trained with Arsenal's development academy having joined when she was 9 years old.

Her favorite atmosphere was during a Manchester Derby at the Etihad, where around 40,000 people attended, creating an incredible atmosphere.

She has a bachelor's degree in Human Biology from Loughborough University.

She is currently pursuing an MBA with Longford College, and undertaking a thesis project with a focus on environmental sustainability in football.

She has obtained several football coaching and scouting licenses.

She participated in the 2023 FIFPRO Women's Football Summit, where she emphasized the importance of players connecting and sharing best practices to improve the sport. She advocates for better conditions including maternity regulations and prize money and believes in the importance of collective action.

She admires Harry Styles as her favorite artist, appreciating his talent and what he represents.

Her favorite album is "Songs About Jane" by Maroon 5, a nostalgic choice from her younger years.

She embraces her role as a mentor, helping younger players feel comfortable with their identity and sexuality by sharing her own experiences. As an openly gay player, she strives to create a supportive environment, encouraging others to be their authentic selves.

She got engaged to her girlfriend, Levi-Chambers Cook, in June 2021.

Best Actions

Goal vs West Ham United

Passes, Skills & Goals

Club Achievements

FA Women's Cup

1×

Awards

Manchester United Women's Player of the Year

1×

Birmingham City Women's Player's Player of the Season

1×

Stats

Year	Club	AP	GL
2019 - present	Manchester United	104	11
2017 - 2019	Birmingham City	45	3
2015 - 2017	Bristol City	46	1
2012 - 2015	Coventry City	32	3
2012 -	Kokkola Futis 10 (loan)	12	0
2011 - 2012	Arsenal	3	0
International Stats
2011 - present	Wales	95	2
2011 - 2013	Wales U19	7	1