15 - Hana Bennett - Midfielder
Sponsored by South Somerset Regional Talent Centre
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How did you first become interested in football and when did you start playing?
I have forever been in a football focused household, my brother has always played in academy football so I would always go to watch and kick the ball around there. I started going to summer football camps and tournaments and got asked to go and play for my first girls team at age 9, I fell in love with it and have done ever since.
What was your first team?
West Exe Girls
Who was your sporting hero growing up?
My family are massive Arsenal fans and my all time fav is Ian Wright. Leah Williamson and Lucy Bronze inspire me in the women’s game.
What positions have you played?
CB, Left & Right Wing, Striker
Which teams have you played for?
West Exe Girls, Exeter City, Marine Academy Plymouth and Buckland Athletic.
What’s been your footballing highlight so far?
I’m hoping to make more highlights this season but playing at St James Park with Exeter City, winning the treble with West Exe and I was pretty happy scoring on my league debut with Buckland last week.
What are your hopes for the new season?
I am hoping to continue to develop my own ability and stand out at this next level. I would love to win anything with Buckland which is looking promising already.
What are your long-term goals in football?
I want to push myself and exceed expectations and hopefully reach the highest, most professional standard possible!
What advice would you give to young girls who want to play football?
Play as much as possible, take every opportunity given and play at a team where you can enjoy the game and express yourself.
From players you’ve played with or against - what’s your dream 5 aside team? (4 plus you)
GK - Abbi Bond - Incredible keeper, definitely the best I’ve played with!
Def - Manfy Sharpe - Very strong, solid and would put all my trust in her, always there to back you up!
Mid - Hana Bennett
Mid - Zoe Cunningham - Absolutely love playing alongside her, unbelievable ability, valuable player and one I’d want on my side.
Att - Sophie Gillies - Her ability is ridiculous, the shots she can pull off every game are mad and loved every minute playing with her!
GK - Abbi Bond - Buckland Athletic
Def - Manfy Sharpe - Exeter City
Mid - Hana Bennett
Mid - Zoe Cunningham - Buckland Athletic
Att - Sophie Gillies - Uc Irvine
Def - Manfy Sharpe - Very strong, solid and would put all my trust in her, always there to back you up!
Mid - Hana Bennett
Mid - Zoe Cunningham - Absolutely love playing alongside her, unbelievable ability, valuable player and one I’d want on my side.
Att - Sophie Gillies - Her ability is ridiculous, the shots she can pull off every game are mad and loved every minute playing with her!
GK - Abbi Bond - Buckland Athletic
Def - Manfy Sharpe - Exeter City
Mid - Hana Bennett
Mid - Zoe Cunningham - Buckland Athletic
Att - Sophie Gillies - Uc Irvine
