Mikhaila Bowden

Mikhaila Bowden

Bowden in 2022
Personal information
Full name	Mikhaila Bowden Gonzalez
Date of birth	(1993-08-22) 22 August 1993 (age 33)
Place of birth	United States
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position	Defender
Youth career
2007–2010	So Cal Blues
2007–2010	Ocean View Seahawks
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2014	Boise State Broncos	83	(0)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017-2019	Southern United FC
International career‡
2022–	Belize	7	(5)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals as of 26 October 2023

Mikhaila Bowden Gonzalez (born 22 August 1993) is a footballer who plays as a defender. Born in the United States, she is a Belize international.

Early life

Bowden started playing football at the age of four. When Bowden was eighteen years old, her younger half-sister committed suicide.

Education

Bowden attended Boise State University in the United States, where she was regarded as one of the soccer team's most important players.

Club career

In 2017, Bowden signed for Australian side Southern United FC, where she was described as "established herself as one of the best centre backs in the competition".

International career

Bowen has played for the Belize women's national football team, where she has been regarded as one of the team's most important players.

Style of play

Bowden mainly operates as a defender and is known for her free-kick taking ability.

Personal life

Bowden was born to a Belizean father. She has regarded United States international Brandi Chastain as her football idol.

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