Megan Wynne

Megan Rose Wynne (born 21 January 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Women's Championship team Southampton F.C. and the Wales national team.

She began her career as a youth player with Watford, spending more than ten years with the club and progressing to the club's senior side. She signed for Millwall in 2016 before joining Tottenham in 2018.

Early life

Wynne was born in Welwyn Garden City to Gareth and Kim Wynne and grew up in nearby St Albans. She has two older brothers, Rhys and Lewis.

Club career

Wynne began playing football at a young age alongside her father and siblings. At the age of eight, she attended a football camp organised by Watford and impressed enough to be offered a six-week trial with the club. After featuring in trial matches, she was offered a place in the club's youth academy and progressed through the youth system before graduating to the club's senior side. Wynne also played youth football for Bedwell Rangers as the side represented the Hertfordshire County Football Association at under-16 level in the regional Tesco Cup in 2008. She was named Player of the Tournament after scoring the winning goal in the regional South England final. The side went on to claim the English title before losing the UK final to Scottish side Hibernian with Wynne again being named Player of the Tournament.

Wynne travelled to the United States in 2012 to play for the East Tennessee State Buccaneers during the English summer break. She also spent two periods on loan with Tottenham Hotspur in 2013 and 2016. In 2014, she was named Watford's Player of the Season and, the following year, was appointed captain of the side, replacing Lauren Davey.

In 2016, Wynne signed for Millwall. In 2018, she returned to Tottenham Hotspur, the club she supported growing up, on a permanent basis. A year later, she signed her first professional contract with the club, becoming a full-time professional having helped the side win promotion to the FA Women's Super League.

In 2021 she joined Charlton Athletic and in July 2022, Wynne signed for Southampton F.C. ahead of their debut season in the Women's Championship.

International career

Although born in England, Wynne has been capped for the Wales national team, qualifying through her Welsh-born paternal grandparents. She represented Wales at both under-17 and under-19 levels.

In April 2013, Wynne made her competitive debut for the senior squad as a substitute in place of Loren Dykes during a 5–1 victory over Turkey. She appeared for the team during the UEFA Women's Euro 2021 qualifying cycle.

Personal life

Wynne attended the University of Hertfordshire where she obtained a first class honours degree in human resource management. When she began playing for Tottenham, Wynne also worked full-time in the club's human resources department.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Wynne, Megan
1993 births
Living people
Welsh women's footballers
Wales women's international footballers
Women's association football midfielders
Sportspeople from St Albans
Watford F.C. Women players
Millwall Lionesses L.F.C. players
Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Women players
Bristol City W.F.C. players
Sportspeople from Welwyn Garden City
Charlton Athletic W.F.C. players
Women's Championship (England) players
Southampton F.C. Women players
Footballers from Hertfordshire