England Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck Reflects on Stroke Recovery and Career Uncertainty

After a life-threatening stroke in 2024, Roebuck has returned to professional football but faces challenges regaining her spot with the Lionesses.

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.