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Meet Katie Reid: The teenage defender ready to become Arsenal’s new star

18-year-old centre-back has started in place of injured Leah Williamson this season

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Max Radwan
Sep 21, 2025
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Arsenal's breakout star in the early weeks of the 2025-26 season has been Katie Reid.

Having made 13 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners last season – the majority of which came from the bench - Reid has played every minute of Arsenal's opening two games in the WSL this season.

Reid has come into the team in place of the …

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