Ruby Grant (born 15 April 2002) is an English footballer who plays for the United States college soccer team

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as a midfielder. She previously played for West Ham United and

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in the

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Club career

Arsenal

Grant came up through the

youth academy, making her first-team debut during the 2018–19 season in a 4–0 away win against Everton in the

, appearing as an 82nd minute substitute for Jordan Nobbs. In February 2019, Grant scored a

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in a 4–0 FA Cup win against Crawley Wasps in the fourth round proper, her debut in the competition.

West Ham United

Having agreed to join US college team

, Grant signed a short-term deal with West Ham United ahead of the 2020–21 season after training with the team during the COVID-19 pandemic. She left West Ham in January 2021 at the conclusion of her contract, with eight appearances in all competitions, including two league starts.

North Carolina Tar Heels

Grant joined the North Carolina Tar Heels in January 2021 for Spring 2021 season, after the conclusion of the 2020 season was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. She made her college debut in a 5–0 win over Delaware on 20 March 2021, and opened her scoring for the Tar Heels with three goals in a 7–0 win against Tennessee on 27 March 2021.

Career statistics

Club

''As of 7 April 2021''

Honours

Arsenal * Women's Super League: 2018–19

References

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