Megan Collett


Megan Elizabeth Evelyn Collett 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

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

Youth career

She is a product of Southampton's Regional Talent Centre, played for the under-16s, followed by the development team where she scored 4 goals in 17 appearances.

Club career

Collett was described as an integral part of the team during their 2021–22 promotion winning season from the National League South to the Women's Championship. She started in four matches, made a total of six appearances, and scored one goal during the season.
On 17 July 2023, Collet signed her first professional contract with Southampton aged 18.
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.
Confident ahead of the South Coast derby on 13 October 2024, Collett scored her first goal of the 2023–24 season against newly promoted Portsmouth in a 5–0 thrashing at Fratton Park. The following month later, after a convincing start to the season, she remained positive about promotion.

International career

On 22 November 2022, Collett received her first call up to the England under-19s, where she was an unused substitute in the game against the Netherlands. On 27 February 2024, she made her debut for the under-19s in a 2–2 draw with Norway. On 20 November 2024, Collett received her first call up to the England under-23s for European League matches against Norway and Sweden.

Honours

Southampton