Wed 02 April 2025, 09:00
Tottenham HotspurAppearing first and exclusively in this season’s official matchday programme, we get to know our Women Under-21s players.
Taking on the Q&A this time is Zara Bailey who joined the Club's Academy in the summer from Oxford United, where she also trained with the first team on numerous occasions.
Having also represented England Under-17s in recent months, the young defender made her senior debut for the Club in December, coming on as a second half substitute in our 2-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Women's League Cup.
We sat down with Zara to find out a little more about her…
First started training with Spurs?
“I joined the Club last summer, around July time, after signing from Oxford United, where I trained with the first team on numerous occasions.”
Favourite food?
“I would have to go with steak and chips.”
Any pets?
“I actually have five dogs and they’re called Beaux, Trio, Mack, Dubs and Ronnie.”
Favourite memory as a football fan?
“It would have to be making my senior debut for Spurs against Crystal Palace back in December in the Women's League Cup, it was such a special moment for my family and I.”
Any hidden talents?
“I don’t have any standout hidden talents, but I can dance and play racquetball.”
Who do you like to watch in the first team and why?
“Bethany England because of who she is, you can learn so much from her. Molly Bartrip also helped me massively when I first started to train with the first team, so I would also choose her.”
Who was your footballing idol when growing up?
“This is an easy one – Cristiano Ronaldo. In the Women’s game, I would choose Lauren Hemp.”
If you couldn’t be a footballer, what would you like to be instead?
“I would want to stay around football, so something like coaching.”
How would you sum up your character?
“Definitely funny! I might be quiet when you first talk to me but, once I get comfortable, I come out of my shell.”
How would you describe your playing style?
“I would say quick, good at crossing and strong in one-v-one defending but also in attacking scenarios.”
