Maya Le Tissier
Maya Le Tissier (born 18 April 2002) is an association football defender and midfielder who plays for Brighton & Hove Albion.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Maya Le Tissier | ||
Date of birth | 18 April 2002 | ||
Place of birth | Guernsey | ||
Playing position(s) | Defender / Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
Number | 21 | ||
Youth career | |||
St. Martins A.C. | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018– | Brighton & Hove Albion | 14 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2018– | England U-17 | 16 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 February 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 13 February 2020 |
Le Tissier started her youth football career at St. Martins A.C.[2] on her home island before moving to the Women's Super League side Brighton in May 2018.[3] After spending a short period of time in the development squad she made her senior debut on 5 December 2018 in the League Cup against Crystal Palace.[4] She made her league debut four days later against Chelsea.
She made her England U-17 debut on 19 September 2018 as captain against Moldova,[5] after having captained the U-15 side.
She is not related to fellow Guernsey footballer Matt Le Tissier.[6]
References
- "Maya Le Tissier - Defender". Brighton & Hove Albion W.F.C. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
- "Thirteen-year-old Maya Le Tissier earns her first England cap". ITV News. 18 December 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
- "Maya Le Tissier on moving to Brighton to pursue her dreams". BBC Radio Jersey. 24 May 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
- "Le Tissier hails 'dream' professional debut". ITV. 6 December 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
- "Le Tissier captains England U17s to victory in Moldova". Guernsey Press. 19 September 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
- "Maya Le Tissier: Guernsey girl, 15, may make history in boys' under-16 Muratti". BBC Sport. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
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