Nikki Woods is an electric winger whose ability on the ball makes her a key part of Carly Williams’ attack.

It was at 13 that Nikki was scouted for Fulham’s Centre of Excellence, marking the start of a promising future in football.

She played for Fulham’s academy and first team until 18, when her talent earned her a full scholarship to play division one soccer at Northwestern State University in the USA. During her four years there, Nikki achieved academic honours alongside her footballing success.

In the league and cup double winning season of 2024/25, Woods scored 25 goals from the wing.

In 2023/24, she was named Player of the Year for the Bees, a reflection of her consistent performances and contributions to the team’s success. One of her proudest moments in red and white came when she scored a last-minute winner against London Seaward to make history for Brentford Women in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.

Off the pitch, Nikki works for the NHS as a Physician Associate. She believes that the coping strategies she uses in her work help her manage stress on the field, and vice versa, making her a stronger player and professional.