Becky Jane

This article is about the footballer. For the politician, see Rebecca Jane.

Becky Jane

Jane with Liverpool in 2019
Personal information
Full name	Rebecca Jane
Date of birth	(1992-03-31) 31 March 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth	England
Position(s)	Fullback
Youth career
	Fulham
	Chelsea
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011	Chelsea	9	(0)
2011–2019	Reading	112	(16)
2019–2021	Liverpool	28	(3)
2021–2022	Charlton Athletic	6	(0)
2022–2023	Reading	1	(0)
International career^‡
	England U17
2010–11	England U19	7	(1)
2010	England U20	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 February 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2018

Rebecca Jane (born 31 March 1992) is an English footballer who plays as a defender, most recently for Reading in the Women's Super League. She previously played for Chelsea, Reading, Liverpool and Charlton Athletic.

Playing career

Club

Jane (left) playing for Reading against Lewes in 2013

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]

On 25 May 2021 Jane left Liverpool after her contract expired.[6]

In May 2022, Charlton Athletic announced that Jane would be one of eight players leaving the club when their contracts expired.[7] On 3 August 2022, Jane returned to Reading, signing a one-year contract.[8] On 29 June 2023, Janes was one of 13 senior players to leave Reading following relegation to the Women's Championship.[9]

International

Jane has represented England on the under-17, under-19,[10] and under-23 national teams.[11] She scored a goal during the semi-finals of the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in New Zealand.[12] Jane played for England at the 2010 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship final.[10]

Honors and awards

with Reading

• FAWSL 2: 2015[2]

References

1. "Reading women: Grace Moloney and Becky Jane sign pro deals". BBC Sport. 3 December 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
2. "England - R. Jane - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Women Soccerway". us.women.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
3. "Becky Jane: Reading Women defender signs new deal until June 2019". BBC Sport. 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
4. "Reading FC Women: Trio honoured in end-of-season awards; last-day defeat to Doncaster Belles". Reading Chronicle. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
5. "LFC Women agree terms for Becky Jane signing". 10 June 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
6. Lea, Connie (25 May 2021). "Liverpool announce the departure of five senior players". Her Football Hub. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
7. "Charlton Athletic: Wynne and Hughes leave Championship club". bbc.co.uk/sport. BBC Sport. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
8. "LONGSTANDING ROYAL RETURNS FOR SECOND SPELL". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
9. "READING FC WOMEN PLAYERS RELEASED AS CONTRACTS EXPIRE". readingfc.co.uk/. Reading F.C. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
10. "Rebecca Jane". reading.fawsl.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
11. "England Under-23 Squad Named for La Manga Camp". England Football Association. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
12. https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-new-zealand-herald/20081114/285147174327361. Retrieved 30 September 2018 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

External links

• Reading FC Women profile
• Becky Jane on Twitter