Eartha Cumings
Eartha Cumings (born 11 June 1999) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a goalkeeperfor Charlton Athletic in the FA Women's Championship and the Scotland national team. Life. Cumings was born in 1999 in Scotland. She went to university where she studied Ancient History. Playing career. Spartans, 2014–2018. Cumings started her senior career at age 14 with the Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) Spartans, a club which she joined age 10. Bristol City, 2018–2020. Cumings subsequently joined Bristol City in the FA WSL alongside fellow Scottish international Lucy Graham prior to the 2018–2019 season. Charlton Athletic , 2020–. In July 2021, Charlton announced its intentions to become a fully professional club. Cumings then became the first player in history to sign a professional full time contract with Charlton WFC. Manager Karen Hills signed her although she had already played thirteen matches before signing the contract. International career. Cumings has represented Scotland at the under-16, under-17 and under-19 levels. In May 2021, she was named to the Scottish senior national team for the first time, ahead of friendlies against Northern Ireland and Wales in June 2021. Cumings made her full international debut during the 2022 Pinatar Cup, in  a goalless draw with Hungary. Personal life. During a routine operation, Cumings developed compartment syndrome and almost had to have both of her legs amputated. Cumings commented on the experience while speaking to "The Guardian", "I had to have numerous surgeries to repair the injury and spent a good bit of time on crutches. Nearly losing the opportunity to play football changed my outlook. Even if I’m just sitting on the bench, I still think that’s a huge achievement."