Ellie Merkis
Current Club
Haringey Girls Academy
Centre Midfield
Twin footed defensive midfielder who enjoys pushing forwards to impact and influence the game using her knowledge and deep understanding of the game to push forwards and create attacking opportunities. Very versatile due to using both feet with the ability to play all positions of the defensive line. An established leader, using vocal communication to good effect and leading by example by showing great intensity & work rate in matches and training. Currently playing at various levels perfecting skills sets and also playing in the National Futsal Womens Tier 1.
Athlete Information
Current Club: Haringey Girls Academy U16s, Stevenage Women Devs U23s, Herts Vipers Futsal WSS Tier 1, Middlesex Country Representative Team U16s
Previous Club(s): Watford Academy FC, Tottenham Hotspurs Academy U14s
Athletic Achievements: Haringey Girls Academy U16s Team Captain (2023/24), Middlesex County Cup Finalist with Haringey Girls Academy U16s (2023/24), Hertfordshire County Cup Winner with Stevenage U23s Dev (2023/24), Regional League Cup Finalist with Stevenage U23s Dev (2023/24), FA South East UK Region Winner with Middlesex County Representative team U16s (2023/24)
Academic Information
Study Major Preference: Information Technology
Predicted Grades:
English Literature – 6
English Language – 6
Mathematics – 7
Computer Science – 7
History – 6
Physical Education – 7
Biology – 6
Chemistry – 6
Physics - 8
Placement Year
Fall 2026
Gender
Female
Date of Birth
October 2, 2007
Place of Birth
United Kingdom
Height
5 foot 0 inches
Weight
99 lbs
Preferred Foot
Left
“Technically proficient player with quick movement and a true understanding of the game.”
“A leader, using vocal communication to good effect and leading by example by showing great intensity work rate in matches and training.”