Emily Defroand

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Emily Defroand
Personal information
Born (1994-07-27) 27 July 1994 (age 29)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Surbiton
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
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[edit]

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

Defroand previously played for University of Birmingham.[4]

References[edit]

  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.

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