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{{short description|Welsh footballer}}
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| name = Melissa Fletcher
| name = Melissa Fletcher
| fullname = Melissa Fletcher
| fullname = Melissa Fletcher
| image = 20150922 1827 W AUT WAL 3979.jpg
| image = 20150922 1827 W AUT WAL 3979.jpg
| caption = Fletcher playing for Wales in 2015
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1992|01|28}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1992|01|28}}
| birth_place = England
| birth_place = England
| height =
| height =
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| currentclub = [[Reading F.C. Women|Reading]]
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| youthyears1 =
| youthyears1 = 2000–2008
| youthclubs1 = [[Reading F.C. Women|Reading]]
| youthclubs1 = [[Reading F.C. Women|Reading]]
| years1 = 2008–
| years1 = 2008–2018
| clubs1 = [[Reading F.C. Women|Reading]]
| clubs1 = [[Reading F.C. Women|Reading]]
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| caps1 = 21
| goals1 =
| goals1 = 5
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| nationalteam1 = [[Wales women's national football team|Wales]]
| nationalcaps1 =
| nationalcaps1 = 6
| nationalgoals1 =
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| club-update = 15:25, 6 February 2016 (UTC)
| club-update = 15:25, 6 February 2016 (UTC)
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'''Melissa Fletcher''' (born 28 January 1992) is a [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]] for the [[Wales women's national football team|Wales national team]] and [[FA WSL]] club [[Reading F.C. Women|Reading]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Reading women: Melissa Fletcher and Harriet Scott sign new deals|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/35302449|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=7 February 2016|date=13 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Wales Women's Senior Squad Announced|url=http://www.faw.org.uk/news/WALES-WOMENS-SENIOR-SQUAD-ANNOUNCED/99199/|publisher=Football Association of Wales|accessdate=7 February 2016|date=19 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Superb Ward hat trick seals first win for Wales Women in European campaign|url=http://www.pembrokeshiresport.co.uk/football/superb-ward-hat-trick-seals-first-win-for-wales-women-in-european-campaign|publisher=Pembrokeshire Sport|accessdate=7 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Stone|first1=Dayne|title=Ward hat-trick boosts Wales|url=http://www.pembrokeshire-herald.com/18719/ward-hat-trick-boosts-wales/|publisher=Pembrokeshire Herald|accessdate=7 February 2016|date=26 November 2015}}</ref>
'''Melissa Fletcher''' (born 28 January 1992) is a former professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]] for the [[Wales women's national football team|Wales national team]] and [[FA WSL]] club [[Reading F.C. Women|Reading]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Reading women: Melissa Fletcher and Harriet Scott sign new deals|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/35302449|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=7 February 2016|date=13 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Wales Women's Senior Squad Announced|url=http://www.faw.org.uk/news/WALES-WOMENS-SENIOR-SQUAD-ANNOUNCED/99199/|publisher=Football Association of Wales|access-date=7 February 2016|date=19 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Superb Ward hat trick seals first win for Wales Women in European campaign|url=http://www.pembrokeshiresport.co.uk/football/superb-ward-hat-trick-seals-first-win-for-wales-women-in-european-campaign|publisher=Pembrokeshire Sport|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Stone|first1=Dayne|title=Ward hat-trick boosts Wales|url=http://www.pembrokeshire-herald.com/18719/ward-hat-trick-boosts-wales/|publisher=Pembrokeshire Herald|access-date=7 February 2016|date=26 November 2015}}</ref> She joined Reading as a youth player, graduating to the first team at the age of 16. She spent a further ten years with the club before retiring from playing in 2018 due to injury.


==Early life==
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Fletcher was selected for Wales' first [[UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying Group 8|UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying]] match in [[Austria women's national football team|Austria]] and started the 3–0 defeat in [[Sankt Pölten]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Austria 3 - 0 Wales|url=http://www.uefa.com/womenseuro/season=2017/matches/round=2000628/match=2016602/index.html|publisher=[[UEFA]]|accessdate=24 September 2015|date=22 September 2015}}</ref>
Fletcher grew up in [[Bracknell]] and attended [[Garth Hill College]] for seven years.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/17264495.bracknell-students-scoop-top-prizes-from-melissa-fletcher-at-garth-hill-colleges-celebration-of-success-evening/ |title=Bracknell students scoop top prizes from Melissa Fletcher at Garth Hill College's 'Celebration of Success' evening |newspaper=Bracknell News |last=Perrin |first=Isabella |date=29 November 2018 |access-date=8 July 2019}}</ref>

==Club career==
Fletcher began playing football for a local boys team, Bracknell Cavaliers. At age eight, she also joined the youth academy at [[Reading F.C. Women|Reading]], playing simultaneously for the two sides before being forced to leave the Cavaliers at 12 years old due to age restrictions on boys and girls mixed teams. She was promoted to the Reading first team squad at the age of 16.<ref name="wo">{{cite news |url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/women-heart-incredible-welsh-football-14489213 |title=The women at the heart of an incredible Welsh football tale unfolding right now – and the fascinating stories behind them |work=WalesOnline |publisher=Media Wales |last=Coleman |first=Tom |date=5 April 2018 |access-date=7 July 2019}}</ref>

She helped the side win promotion to the [[FA Women's Super League]] in 2016 and made twelve appearances in their first season in the top flight. In January 2017, Fletcher signed her first fully professional contract with the club.<ref name="pro">{{cite news |url=https://www.footballinbracknell.co.uk/news/womens-football/27000/melissa-fletcher-turns-pro-new-reading-women-fc-deal/ |title=Melissa Fletcher turns 'pro' with new Reading Women FC deal |website=footballinbracknell.co.uk |last=Canning |first=Tom |date=23 January 2017 |access-date=8 July 2019}}</ref> Fletcher retired from football in July 2018 after undergoing two operations on an ankle injury, stating that her ankle was "not fit to continue."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44750703 |title=Melissa Fletcher: Wales & Reading forward announces retirement |publisher=BBC Sport |date=7 July 2018 |access-date=8 July 2019}}</ref>

==International career==
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Although born in England, Fletcher represents [[Wales women's national football team|Wales]] at international level. She was selected for Wales' first [[UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying Group 8|UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying]] match in [[Austria women's national football team|Austria]] and started the 3–0 defeat in [[Sankt Pölten]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Austria 3 - 0 Wales|url=http://www.uefa.com/womenseuro/season=2017/matches/round=2000628/match=2016602/index.html|publisher=[[UEFA]]|access-date=24 September 2015|date=22 September 2015}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Fletcher is also a qualified accountant and previously worked part-time for [[Ernst & Young]] alongside her footballing career.<ref name="pro"/>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://reading.fawsl.com/playerMatches/melissa_fletcher.html Reading player profile]
* [http://reading.fawsl.com/playerMatches/melissa_fletcher.html Reading player profile]
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[[Category:FA WSL players]]
[[Category:Women's Super League players]]
[[Category:Women's association football forwards]]

Latest revision as of 05:58, 23 June 2022

Melissa Fletcher
Fletcher playing for Wales in 2015
Personal information
Full name Melissa Fletcher
Date of birth (1992-01-28) 28 January 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth England
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
2000–2008 Reading
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2018 Reading 21 (5)
International career‡
2015–2018 Wales 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:25, 6 February 2016 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15:25, 6 February 2016 (UTC)

Melissa Fletcher (born 28 January 1992) is a former professional footballer who played as a forward for the Wales national team and FA WSL club Reading.[1][2][3][4] She joined Reading as a youth player, graduating to the first team at the age of 16. She spent a further ten years with the club before retiring from playing in 2018 due to injury.

Early life[edit]

Fletcher grew up in Bracknell and attended Garth Hill College for seven years.[5]

Club career[edit]

Fletcher began playing football for a local boys team, Bracknell Cavaliers. At age eight, she also joined the youth academy at Reading, playing simultaneously for the two sides before being forced to leave the Cavaliers at 12 years old due to age restrictions on boys and girls mixed teams. She was promoted to the Reading first team squad at the age of 16.[6]

She helped the side win promotion to the FA Women's Super League in 2016 and made twelve appearances in their first season in the top flight. In January 2017, Fletcher signed her first fully professional contract with the club.[7] Fletcher retired from football in July 2018 after undergoing two operations on an ankle injury, stating that her ankle was "not fit to continue."[8]

International career[edit]

Although born in England, Fletcher represents Wales at international level. She was selected for Wales' first UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying match in Austria and started the 3–0 defeat in Sankt Pölten.[9]

Personal life[edit]

Fletcher is also a qualified accountant and previously worked part-time for Ernst & Young alongside her footballing career.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Reading women: Melissa Fletcher and Harriet Scott sign new deals". BBC Sport. 13 January 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  2. ^ "Wales Women's Senior Squad Announced". Football Association of Wales. 19 February 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Superb Ward hat trick seals first win for Wales Women in European campaign". Pembrokeshire Sport. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  4. ^ Stone, Dayne (26 November 2015). "Ward hat-trick boosts Wales". Pembrokeshire Herald. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  5. ^ Perrin, Isabella (29 November 2018). "Bracknell students scoop top prizes from Melissa Fletcher at Garth Hill College's 'Celebration of Success' evening". Bracknell News. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  6. ^ Coleman, Tom (5 April 2018). "The women at the heart of an incredible Welsh football tale unfolding right now – and the fascinating stories behind them". WalesOnline. Media Wales. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  7. ^ a b Canning, Tom (23 January 2017). "Melissa Fletcher turns 'pro' with new Reading Women FC deal". footballinbracknell.co.uk. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  8. ^ "Melissa Fletcher: Wales & Reading forward announces retirement". BBC Sport. 7 July 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  9. ^ "Austria 3 - 0 Wales". UEFA. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 24 September 2015.

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