Overview

• Ellie Roebuck, 25, suffered a stroke in 2024 caused by a left occipital infarct, which put her vision and football career at serious risk.
• Doctors initially misdiagnosed her symptoms as a concussion before discovering the stroke and a small hole in her heart, which later closed naturally.
• Roebuck returned to competitive football in December 2024, debuting for Barcelona after a 19-month hiatus, following her transfer from Manchester City.
• The goalkeeper credits support from figures like NFL’s Tedy Bruschi and former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Čech for helping her navigate recovery challenges.
• While expressing a desire to rejoin England's national team, Roebuck acknowledges that consistent club performances are key to her international comeback.