Goalkeeper Rebekah Dowsett has signed her first professional contract with West Ham.
After joining the Hammers’ Professional Game Academy last summer, the 18-year-old has now signed a deal with the club until June 2029. She recently returned from a dual registration at Watford where she made ten appearances in all competitions.
“I started playing football with the boys in the playground at school so to be signing my first professional deal at the age of 18, and especially at this Club, is a really proud moment,” she said. “To have my family here with me today makes it extra special too.”
“I love being part of the goalkeepers’ union at West Ham. Kinga [Szemik], Meg [Walsh] and Katie [O’Hanlon] are lovely people and I have learnt a lot from them already. Chris [Pipe, Goalkeeping Coach] has been a really positive influence on me as well – he gives detailed feedback and has helped me to improve on things I need to work on. I have the hunger to continue developing as a player and to achieve more. I’m really excited for this next step in my career.”
Dowsett recently represented England at U17 level. She was part of the squad that finished fourth at the 2024 U17 World Cup in the Dominican Republic and second at the European Championships the same year.
“I’m delighted that Rebekah has signed her first professional contract with the Club,” Head Coach Rita Guarino said. “Rebekah’s time out on loan with Watford in the first half of this season has provided her with valuable senior experience which is crucial for her development. She is clearly making great progress and I’m looking forward to seeing her continue to improve moving forwards.”
