Katie Holly Reid (born 25 September 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Women's Super League club Arsenal and the England under-23 national team.
Reid joined the Arsenal academy aged 13 after playing with the boys team.[2] She began as a centre-back, full-back, and midfielder for the under-14s, before moving to centre-back with the under-16s.[3]
On 15 April 2024, Reid made her senior debut for Arsenal in a 5–0 win over Bristol City in the WSL, replacing Leah Williamson in the final minutes of the game.[4][5] During the pre-season fixtures Reid featured in the 2024 A-Leagues All Stars Women match, described as a superb performance by Goal.com,[6] who would anticipate a breakthrough during the 2024–25 season.[7][8]
On 1 October 2024, she signed her first professional contract with Arsenal aged 18.[9][10] On 16 October 2024, Reid made her Champions League debut, coming on as a substitute against Vålerenga.[11] On 12 December, she made her first competitive start playing away at Vålerenga.[12]
On 3 August 2023, Reid signed for Women's Championship club Watford on loan for the 2023-24 season.[13]
Reid made 10 starts for Watford across all competitions,[2] playing in 13 matches in total.[1] On 14 January 2024, she featured in the FA Cup match against parent club Arsenal and was described by The Athletic as key in dealing with Arsenal's press in a tie that Watford lost 5–1.[2]
Reid has represented the England under-17, under-19 and under-23 national teams.[7]
In May 2023 she played in the 2023 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship, conceding an own goal against Sweden in the group stage,[14] followed by scoring her debut youth international goal, an equaliser against Spain in the semi-final, that the under-17s would eventually lose 3–1.[15]
In July 2024, Reid featured in the 2024 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship, where England again lost 3–1 to Spain in the semi-final.[16]
In February 2025, Reid received her first call-up for England's Under-23 team,[17] making her debut for the Young Lionesses in their friendly against Germany, which they lost 3 - 2.
Reid is a technical player who plays effectively in possession.[7]