Megan Collett
 Collett playing for Southampton in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Megan Elizabeth Evelyn Collett[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 July 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back[2] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Southampton | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Southampton | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Southampton | 52 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024 | England U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2024– | England U23 | 0 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:12, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[a] ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:12, 20 November 2024 (UTC)[3] | |||
Megan Elizabeth Evelyn Collett (born 11 July 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Women's Championship club Southampton and the England under-23 team.
Early life
[edit]Collett attended Redbridge Community School in Southampton alongside teammate Milly Mott.[5]
Youth career
[edit]She is a product of Southampton's Regional Talent Centre,[6] played for the under-16s,[7] followed by the development team where she scored 4 goals in 17 appearances.[8]
Club career
[edit]Collett was described as a integral part of the team during their 2021–22 promotion winning season from the National League South to the Women's Championship.[9] She started in four matches, made a total of six appeareances, and scored one goal during the season.[1]
On 17 July 2023, Collet signed her first professional contract with Southampton aged 18.[9][10]
In August 2024, speaking to BBC Radio Solent, she stated that Southampton's ambitions include promotion to the Women's Super League, having finished fourth place in the 2023–24 season.[11][12]
Confident ahead of the South Coast derby on 13 October 2024,[13] Collett scored her first goal of the 2023–24 season against newly promoted Portsmouth in a 5–0 thrashing at Fratton Park.[14][15] The following month later, after a convincing start to the season, she remained positive about promotion.[5]
International career
[edit]On 22 November 2022, Collett received her first call up to the England under-19s,[16][17] where she was an unused substitute in the game against the Netherlands.[18] On 27 February 2024, she made her debut for the under-19s in a 2–2 draw with Norway.[19] On 20 November 2024, Collett received her first call up to the England under-23s for European League matches against Norway and Sweden.[20][21]
Honours
[edit]Southampton
Notes
[edit]- ^ Includes appearances and goals in the National League and Championship combined.[1][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Southampton FC | The FA Women's National League". The FA. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Rees-Julian, George (11 February 2024). "Williams brace helps Manchester United knock Saints out of Women's FA Cup". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Megan Collett at Flashscore.com
- ^ a b Megan Collett at Soccerway
- ^ a b Wallace, Tom (20 November 2023). "'We can't wait for the game!' - Saints Women's Collett on upcoming Arsenal clash". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Megan Collett". Southampton F.C. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Southampton Girls U16 | FA Girls' England Talent Pathway League". The FA. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Southampton FC Development | The FA Women's National League". The FA. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Rees-Julian, George (18 July 2023). "'Dream come true' - Megan Collett signs first pro contract with Saints FC Women". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Southampton FC Women's Megan Collett has signed her first professional contract". Southampton F.C. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Rees-Julian, George (5 August 2024). "Collett on Saints Women's ambitions: 'We know what we need to push for that top spot'". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Payne, Millie. "Collett on Saints' 3rd season in the Championship". BBC Sounds. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Payne, Millie (11 October 2024). "Southampton's Collett is confident ahead of derby". BBC Sounds. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Barrett, Reece (24 November 2024). "Saints Women cruise past Pompey in sixth consecutive derby win". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Rees-Julian, George (14 October 2024). "Collett: 'We scored five goals and I'm just so happy to beat Pompey'". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Davies, Callum (2 November 2022). "England WU23s squad named for Netherlands test". England Football. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Collett earns young Lionesses call up". Southampton F.C. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Veevers, Nicholas (14 November 2022). "Netherlands 2-1 England WU19s". England Football. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Smith, Frank (27 February 2024). "Report: England WU19s 2-2 Norway". England Football. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ McHugh, Beth (20 November 2024). "England WU23s set for final camp of 2024". England Football. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Women's November/December 2024 International Guide". Southampton F.C. 26 November 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
External links
[edit]
- Megan Collett at Southampton F.C.
- Megan Collett at Soccerway
- Megan Collett at Flashscore.com