Mikhaila Bowden

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.

Mikhaila Bowden

Bowden in 2022
Personal information
Full name	Mikhaila Bowden Gonzalez
Date of birth	(1993-08-22) 22 August 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth	United States
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s)	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	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

Early life

Bowden started playing football at the age of four.^[1] When Bowden was eighteen years old, her younger half-sister committed suicide.^[2]

Education

Bowden attended Boise State University in the United States, where she was regarded as one of the soccer team's most important players.^[3]

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".^[4]

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.^[5][6]

Style of play

Bowden mainly operates as a defender and is known for her free-kick taking ability.^[7]

Personal life

Bowden was born to a Belizean father.^[8] She has regarded United States international Brandi Chastain as her football idol.^[9]