Emily Defroand

Emily Defroand
Personal information
Born (1994-07-27) 27 July 1994 (age 30)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Surbiton
National team
Years Team Caps Goals
2017–2019 England 36 (0)
2018–2019 Great Britain 19 (1)
ENGLAND & GB TOTAL: 55 (1)
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Gold Coast Team
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Amsterdam
Last updated on: 13 June 2021

Emily Defroand (born 27 July 1994) is an English field hockey player who plays as a midfielder for Surbiton.

On 15 June 2021 her retirement from playing for the England and Great Britain national teams was announced.[1][2][3]

She grew up in Hornchurch, Essex with her two brothers James and Alexander and whilst still at school started playing hockey for Havering.

Club career

She plays club hockey in the Women's England Hockey League Premier Division for Surbiton.

Defroand previously played for University of Birmingham.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Emily Defroand to Retire from International Hockey | England Hockey".
  2. ^ "Emily Defroand retires from international hockey after injuries". 15 June 2021.
  3. ^ "GB's Defroand retires from hockey at 26". BBC Sport.
  4. ^ "Emily Defroand". Englandhockey.co.uk. Retrieved 16 October 2017.