Ffion Alys Morgan (born 11 May 2000) is a Welsh professional

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who plays as a defender for

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club

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and the Wales national team. She began her career with Cardiff City Ladies, before joining

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in 2019. She made her international debut for Wales in 2017.

Early life

Born in Wales, Morgan attended Ysgol Tre-Gib in Llandeilo as a teenager.

Club career

Morgan began playing football at the age of four for local youth side Saron Juniors. At the age of 11, she joined Ammanford Girls. Morgan later signed for

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but missed the 2017–18 campaign after suffering a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury while on international duty for Wales under-19s. In September 2019, she joined

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side

. In July 2020, she signed for Crystal Palace.

International career

Morgan has been capped for the Wales national team, appearing for the team during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying cycle. She made her debut for the senior squad against

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in 2017.

Personal life

Morgan is bilingual, able to speak both Welsh and English. Alongside playing football, she also holds a

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in coaching. Morgan is in a relationship with fellow women's footballer and former Crystal Palace teammate Lia Cataldo.

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours

Bristol City *

: 2022-23

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