Name:

Helen Collins

Position:

Striker

Date of Birth:

30 October 1988

Height:

179cm

Weight:

70kg

Current Club:

Claudelands Rovers

Previous Clubs in Chronological Order:

MercuryBaySoccer Club

Te Awamutu

Caps:

NZU20 – 2 caps

Goals:

Debut:

Australian Young Matildas

Other NZ Representative Teams:

2005 Secondary Schools

Favourite Player:

Drogba (He plays my position and I learn from how he plays)

Favourite Club:

Don’t follow much soccer, prefer to play the game

Toughest Opponent:

Australian Young Matildas

Favourite Stadium:

Olympic Stadium – Sydney

Most Memorable Match:

Playing for NZ elite women vs NZ Universities.  Such an experience to play against and alongside the best women players in NZ

Best Goal:

Playing vs Mainland for Force 3 U16.  Two minutes left to play and we had a corner.  The ball passed the goal and passed the back post.  The ball rebounded off the ref and back into the goal I somehow volleyed it in.  we ended up winning.  It was the winning goal.

Greatest Influence on Career:

My mum.  She has always been there for me, supporting me and helping me to take my opportunities.

What would you do on a Dream Day off:

Go home and relax at the beach, surfing, swimming and hanging with friends.

Make, Model and Year of the Car you Drive:

1995 Nissan Sunny