Khiara Keating

About

Khiara Ilhaan Keating ( kee-AR-ə il-HAHN; born 27 June 2004) is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Women’s Super League club Liverpool and the England national team.

Keating grew up in Ardwick, Manchester, where her mother set up a team for her to play in, initially as a striker. She trialed for Manchester United as a goalkeeper at 6 years-old. Keating played for Manchester United until the age of 11, before moving across to the City academy. She is of mixed English and Jamaican descent.

Keating made appearances on the bench for Manchester City, during the 2020–21 season, before being loaned out to National League North’s AFC Fylde at the start of the next season.
Due to a long injury list at Manchester City however she was recalled after a short period and a few appearances as cover for more senior players. She made her debut for the side on 12 January 2022, starting in a FA Women’s League Cup against Leicester City. A few days later on 16 January 2022 she made her league debut with 90 minutes against Aston Villa.
In January 2023, Keating…