Becky Jane
Rebecca "Becky" Jane (born 31 March 1992) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Liverpool in the FA Women's Championship. She previously played for Chelsea and Reading.
Jane with Liverpool in 2019 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Rebecca Jane | ||
Date of birth | 31 March 1992 | ||
Place of birth | England | ||
Position(s) | Fullback | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Liverpool | ||
Number | 22 | ||
Youth career | |||
Fulham | |||
Chelsea | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011 | Chelsea | 9 | (0) |
2011–2019 | Reading | 112 | (16) |
2019– | Liverpool | 22 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
England U17 | |||
2010–11 | England U19 | 7 | (1) |
2010 | England U20 | 2 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12 February 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19 November 2018 |
Playing career
Club
Jane played for Reading in the second-division FA WSL 2 during the 2015 FA WSL season. She played in the left-back position and scored two goals in 23 appearances.[1] Jane helped the team win the league and signed a professional contract with the team ahead of the 2016 season in the FAWSL 1.[1]
During the 2016 FA WSL regular season, Jane made 15 appearances for the club helping Reading finish in fourth place.[2] She was named Supporters' Player of the Year.[3][4] In January 2017, she signed an extended contract with the club until June 2019.[3] During the 2017 FA WSL Spring Series, Jane played in 7 of the club's 8 matches. Reading finished in 6th place with a 2–4–2 record.[2] During the 2017-18 FA WSL season, Jane played in six matches. The club finished in fourth place with a 9–4–5 record.[2]
In June 2019, after more than 100 appearances for Reading, she signed for Liverpool.[5]
International
Jane has represented England on the under-17, under-19,[6] and under-23 national teams.[7] She scored a goal during the semi-finals of the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in New Zealand.[8] Jane played for England at the 2010 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship final.[6]
References
- "Reading women: Grace Moloney and Becky Jane sign pro deals". BBC Sport. 3 December 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- "England - R. Jane - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Women Soccerway". us.women.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- "Becky Jane: Reading Women defender signs new deal until June 2019". BBC Sport. 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- "Reading FC Women: Trio honoured in end-of-season awards; last-day defeat to Doncaster Belles". Reading Chronicle. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- "LFC Women agree terms for Becky Jane signing". 10 June 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- "Rebecca Jane". reading.fawsl.com. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- "England Under-23 Squad Named for La Manga Camp". England Football Association. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- "PressReader.com - Connecting People Through News". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 30 September 2018.