| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Helena Maree Errington | ||
| Date of birth | July 31, 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Wellington, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sporting JAX | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Waterside Karori | |||
| Western Suburbs FC | |||
| Wellington Phoenix Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | Sporting CP | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Wellington Phoenix | 5 | (0) |
| 2025– | Sporting JAX | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022 | New Zealand U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | New Zealand U20 | 6 | (2) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 1 July 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 1 September 2024 | |||
Helena Maree Errington (born 31 July 2005 Wellington, New Zealand) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Sporting JAX in the USL Super League. She previously played for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League Women and has represented New Zealand at under-17 and under-20 levels.
Early life and youth career
[edit]Errington grew up in Wellington, New Zealand. She played youth football for Waterside Karori and Western Suburbs FC before joining the Wellington Phoenix Academy.[1]
Club career
[edit]Sporting CP
[edit]Following her performance at the 2023 OFC U-19 Women's Championship, she signed with Sporting CP of the Campeonato Nacional Feminino. She trained with the starters, but played with the reserves. The club plays in Lisbon, Portugal.[2]
Wellington Phoenix
[edit]Errington joined Wellington Phoenix on a scholarship contract in December 2023. She made five appearances in the 2023–24 A-League Women season.[3]
Sporting JAX
[edit]On 1 July 2025, Sporting JAX of the USL Super League announced Errington as one of seven new signings for their inaugural season. The team plays in Jacksonville, Florida.[4]
International career
[edit]Youth
[edit]She was a standout at the 2023 OFC U-19 Women's Championship, scoring two goals and helping New Zealand win the title. Her performances earned her the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player.[5]
Honors
[edit]- OFC U‑19 Women’s Championship: 2023
- Golden Ball (Player of the Tournament): 2023 OFC U-19 Championship
References
[edit]- ^ "Phoenix make double signing to boost bid to reach women's A-League finals". FriendsofFootballNZ.com. Friends of Football. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ Pisani, Sacha (26 December 2023). "Wellington Phoenix sign two players with new recruit in 'complete shock'". ALeagues.com.au. The A-Leagues. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ "Phoenix bolster women's squad". Wellington Phoenix. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ "Sporting JAX adds seven dynamic new signings to inaugural roster". Sporting JAX. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ "Helena Errington wins Golden Ball for performances at OFC U-19 Championship". Friends of Football. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2025.