Codie Thomas

Codie Thomas
Thomas in 2025
Personal information
Full name Codie Thomas
Date of birth (2006-08-30) 30 August 2006 (age 20)
Place of birth Stockport, England
Position Defender
Team information
Current team
 Nottingham Forest (on loan from Manchester City)
Number 16
Youth career
2016–2024 Manchester City
2023–2024 → AFC Fylde (dual registration)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Manchester City 1 (0)
2026 → Glasgow City (loan) 6 (1)
2026– → Nottingham Forest (loan) 3 (0)
International career
2024 England U19 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 4 October 2026

Codie Thomas (born 30 August 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League 2 team Nottingham Forest, on loan from Manchester City. She has previously played with AFC Fylde (on a dual registration deal with Manchester City), and with Glasgow City on loan.

Early life

Codie Thomas was born on 30 August 2006 in Stockport, England. She is a lifelong Manchester City fan.

Youth career

In 2016, Thomas joined Manchester City's academy. During the 2023–24 season, Thomas spent time with AFC Fylde on a dual registration agreement. Ahead of the 2024–25 season, Thomas joined City's senior side on their pre-season tour to Australia, where she featured in friendly fixtures against Leicester City and Paris Saint-Germain.

Club career

Manchester City

On 16 October 2024, Thomas made her competitive debut for Manchester City during a 2–3 Champions League victory over St. Pölten. On 4 December 2024, Thomas—alongside fellow academy graduate Lily Murphy—signed her first professional contract with City. In January 2025, during City's warm-weather training camp, Thomas suffered a hamstring injury which sidelined her for the rest of the 2024–25 season.

On 28 August 2025, Thomas signed a two-year contract extension with Manchester City, keeping her at the club until at least 2027. In September 2025, Thomas appeared as a substitute in City's 3–1 League Cup win over Everton, her first match played since January.

Loan to Glasgow City

On 5 February 2026, Thomas joined Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) side Glasgow City on loan for the remainder of the 2025–26 season. She made her club debut on 22 February 2026 as Glasgow beat Motherwell 0–4. With Glasgow City, Thomas won the Sky Sports Cup in March 2026. On 10 May 2026, Thomas scored her first goal for the side during a 3–2 league loss to Hibernian. On 31 May 2026, Glasgow City announced that Thomas would return to parent club Manchester City upon the expiration of her loan.

Loan to Nottingham Forest

On 23 July 2026, Manchester City announced that Thomas would spend the 2026–27 season on loan with Nottingham Forest.

International career

On 20 November 2024, Thomas was called up to the England under-19 team for a series of 2025 Under-19 Euro qualifiers. She was an unused substitute in all three matches.

Personal life

Thomas has stated she ‘‘want[s] to be the next Lucy Bronze.’’

In May 2025, Thomas was named Manchester City's PFA Community Champion (alongside Rúben Dias) for her work with the club's community project, City in the Community.

Honours

Glasgow City

Individual

References

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  2. ↑ Kelsey, George (4 December 2024). "'An honour': Thomas recalls senior City debut". Manchester City F.C. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  3. 1 2 Kelsey, George (4 December 2024). "Who is City's Codie Thomas?". Manchester City F.C. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "St Polten 2-3 Manchester City: Mary Fowler's late goal secures victory in Women's Champions League". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "SWPL: Man City's Codie Thomas joins Glasgow City on loan". Yahoo Sports. Her Football Hub. 5 February 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
  6. ↑ "Man City duo Lily Murphy and Codie Thomas sign first contracts". BBC Sport. 4 December 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
  7. 1 2 Dunn, Carrie (28 August 2025). "Codie Thomas signs contract extension with Manchester City". SheKicks. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  8. 1 2 "Codie Thomas joins Glasgow City on loan". BBC Sport. 5 February 2026. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  9. ↑ Cox, Sam (24 September 2025). "City begin League Cup campaign with sweet Toffees triumph". Manchester City F.C. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  10. ↑ Pentland, Daniel (5 February 2026). "Manchester City full-back Thomas joins Glasgow City on loan". WSL Full-Time. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
  11. ↑ "SWPL Match Summary: Motherwell 0-4 Glasgow City". Glasgow City F.C. 22 February 2026. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  12. 1 2 "Sky Sports Cup Final Match Summary: Glasgow City FC 2-1 Rangers". Glasgow City F.C. 29 March 2026. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  13. ↑ "Match Summary: Hibernian v Glasgow City FC". Glasgow City F.C. 10 May 2026. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  14. ↑ McConnell, Alison (10 May 2026). "Hearts put one hand on SWPL title by beating Celtic - as Glasgow City hopes ended". The Herald. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
  15. ↑ "WSL Loan Trio Return to Clubs". Glasgow City F.C. 31 May 2026. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  16. ↑ "Thomas Joins Forest Women On Loan". Nottingham Forest F.C. 23 July 2026. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  17. ↑ "Nottingham Forest sign Manchester City defender Thomas on loan". Yahoo Sports. WSL Full-Time. 23 July 2026. Retrieved 16 September 2026.
  18. ↑ McHugh, Beth (20 November 2024). "England WU19s begin bid for EURO qualification". England Football. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  19. ↑ Veevers, Nicholas (27 November 2024). "Report: England WU19s 2-1 Turkiye". England Football. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  20. ↑ Veevers, Nicholas (30 November 2024). "Report: England WU19s 1-0 Italy". England Football. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  21. ↑ Hunt, Holly (3 December 2024). "Report: England WU19s 0-1 Poland". England Football. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  22. ↑ "Codie Thomas: 'I Want To Be At The Very Top'". Glasgow City F.C. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
  23. 1 2 "Dias and Thomas pick up Community Award". Manchester City F.C. 30 May 2025. Retrieved 25 August 2026.