Megan Collett

Megan Collett
Collett playing for Southampton in 2023
Personal information
Full name Megan Elizabeth Evelyn Collett[1]
Date of birth (2005-07-11) 11 July 2005 (age 19)
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)
*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

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Collett attended Redbridge Community School in Southampton alongside teammate Milly Mott.[5]

Youth career

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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

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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

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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

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Southampton

Notes

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  1. ^ Includes appearances and goals in the National League and Championship combined.[1][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Southampton FC | The FA Women's National League". The FA. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Megan Collett at Flashscore.com
  4. ^ a b Megan Collett at Soccerway
  5. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 25 December 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Megan Collett". Southampton F.C. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Southampton Girls U16 | FA Girls' England Talent Pathway League". The FA. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  8. ^ "Southampton FC Development | The FA Women's National League". The FA. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  9. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 2 December 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Southampton FC Women's Megan Collett has signed her first professional contract". Southampton F.C. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  11. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 5 August 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  12. ^ Payne, Millie. "Collett on Saints' 3rd season in the Championship". BBC Sounds. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  13. ^ Payne, Millie (11 October 2024). "Southampton's Collett is confident ahead of derby". BBC Sounds. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  14. ^ Barrett, Reece (24 November 2024). "Saints Women cruise past Pompey in sixth consecutive derby win". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ Davies, Callum (2 November 2022). "England WU23s squad named for Netherlands test". England Football. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  17. ^ "Collett earns young Lionesses call up". Southampton F.C. 4 November 2022. Archived from the original on 1 December 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  18. ^ Veevers, Nicholas (14 November 2022). "Netherlands 2-1 England WU19s". England Football. Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  19. ^ Smith, Frank (27 February 2024). "Report: England WU19s 2-2 Norway". England Football. Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  20. ^ McHugh, Beth (20 November 2024). "England WU23s set for final camp of 2024". England Football. Archived from the original on 24 November 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  21. ^ "Women's November/December 2024 International Guide". Southampton F.C. 26 November 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
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