Holly MacLaurin
Current Club
Chatham Town F.C.
CENTRE MIDFIELD
Vigilant, versatile, vibrant centre midfielder who displays evident tactical understanding through the way she manipulates play and exposes pockets of space, creating goal-scoring opportunities for her teammates. Her variety of passing range and quick thinking on the ball sets the pace and upholds team standards throughout the game. The sense of pride and responsibility she holds cherishes her cheerful character even more, enabling her to remain buoyant throughout the thick and thin of the season on and off the playing field.
Athlete Information
Current Club: Chatham Town U21s, and Tonbrige Angels FC First Team
Previous Club(s): London City Lionesses, Charlton Athletic
Athletic Achievements: - JPL League Winners (2022/23), Kent Merit Cup Winners (2022/23), JPL National Champions Tournament Winners (2022/23), West Kent District Players Player of the Year (2019/20), West Kent District Player of the Training Camp (2018/19), National Futsal Winners (2018/19), Division 1 League Runner Up & League Cup Runner Up (2018/19)
Academic Information
Study Major Preference: Engineering
GPA: 3.8
English Literature – 9
English Language – 7
Mathematics – 7
Biology – 6
Physics - 6
Chemistry – 7
Geography – 7
Physical Education – 9
Design & Technology – 7
Religious Studies - 7
Placement Year
Fall 2026
Gender
Female
Date of Birth
January 6, 2008
Place of Birth
United Kingdom
Height
5 foot 7 inches
Weight
132 lbs
Preferred Foot
Right
“I have had the privilege of coaching Holly for the past two seasons. She has been an asset to the team. For the 2023-24 season Holly became part of the U16’s leadership committee. Holly was hand selected for this particular role as she possessed real leadership qualities and expressed a desire to lead on and off the football pitch. Holly is an excellent communicator with both staff and her teammates. Holly can play in a number of positions. In the 2022-23 season, Holly was tasked with playing in a full back position, this was to develop her distribution and defensive responsibilities / understanding further. Although playing left full back was not a favoured position, Holly grasped the challenge with two hands and dominated in this position. Holly is outstanding in a 1v1 defending situation. She is very skilful and can dribble away from pressure with ease when in possession. Holly’s distribution is of real quality, she can play both long and short balls with tremendous accuracy. Holly understands and reads the game very well both defensively and offensively. Holly works incredibly hard to improve her game and has often asked for additional sessions away from her club training sessions. Holly has a deep desire and determination to succeed in football and I have no doubt she will. Holly is also part of the FA’s Talent Pathway and is often being observed during fixtures. Holly has also been a wonderful friend to her teammates the past two years. She has picked her friends up when they have been down, she has been their support system but most of all Holly has been the much needed positive influence on the team and staff. Without any hesitation Holly would be the first name on our team sheet every week. She is a brilliant footballer but more importantly, an inspirational young lady.”
