Shanade Hopcroft
Shanade Hopcroft
Shanade Hopcroft is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Women's Super League club Birmingham City.
Shanade in numbers
65
Appearances
10
Goals
1
Trophies
1
Awards
Shanade Hopcroft
Birmingham City FC
She was spotted at age 9, leading to trials with Chelsea's Centre of Excellence, where she played from ages 9 to 14.
Shanade Hopcroft
Birmingham City FC
In England, she gained first-team experience with London Bees and Reading before moving to the U.S. to further develop her game.
Shanade Hopcroft
Birmingham City FC
After initially playing for a junior college team in Florida, Hopcroft moved up to University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
Shanade Hopcroft
Birmingham City FC
She graduated from Daytona State College with an Associate of Arts Degree.
Shanade Hopcroft
Birmingham City FC
She also earned a degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Shanade Hopcroft
Birmingham City FC
She is the youngest of five children and has 13 nieces and nephews.
Shanade Hopcroft
Birmingham City FC
Her favorite professional athlete growing up was Ronaldinho.
Shanade Hopcroft
Birmingham City FC
She scored a bicycle kick goal at UCCS. The goal was also featured on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10, much to Shanade's surprise and excitement — she found out while casually watching TV with a cup of tea.
Shanade Hopcroft
Birmingham City FC
She is engaged to Grace Neville, professional footballer who plays for London City Lionesses and New Zealand.
Shanade Hopcroft
Birmingham City FC
She was instrumental in Palace's promotion-winning 2023/24 season.
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