Ellie Merkis
Current Club
Stevenage F.C.
Centre Midfield
A twin-footed central defensive midfielder (CDM) who enjoys pushing forward to impact & influence the game using her knowledge, deep understanding of the game & positional play to disrupt opposition attacks & create attacking opportunities. A very agile & versatile player due to using both feet with the technical 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 in an adult womens league and also playing in the National Futsal Womens Tier 1 league. Looking forward to further advancing both her soccer & futsal opportunities in the U.S.
Athlete Information
Current Club: Stevenage Women U23s & 1st team, Bloomsbury Futsal WSS Tier 1
Previous Club(s): Haringey Girls Academy U16s, Middlesex Country Representative Team, U16s, Watford Womens Academy FC, Tottenham Hotspurs Womens Academy U14s, Herts Vipers Futsal WSS Tier 1
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 (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), Wormley Girls Academy Team Captain U14s (2019/20). Division League Champions London Capital Girls League U14s (2019/20), Parents Player U14s (2019/20), Captain, Champions & Finalists of numerous 5 a-side & 6 a-side small tournaments (2019-2024), County Junior Coaching Certificate & award U16s (2024)
Academic Information
Study Major Preference: Information Technology
GPA: 3.4
English Literature – 6
English Language – 7
Mathematics – 6
Computer Science – 6
History – 7
Physical Education – 5
Biology – 6
Chemistry – 7
Physics - 7
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.”