Katie Startup (born 28 January 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Women's Super League club Manchester City.
During this season, Startup kept eight clean sheets, and was nominated for the November 2018 Women's Championship Player of the Month.
[6] In October 2019, Startup raised awareness for mental health and suicide by changing her kit number from 1 to 40.
[7] After Startup's impressive performances in the Women's Championship, she caught the eye of Brighton & Hove Albion, who snatched up her services in the summer of 2020,[8] and signed her on a 2-year contract.
[16] After spending the last few weeks of the previous season on loan to Manchester City, Startup signed a two-year deal with the club on 6 September 2024.