| Fullname | Helena Maree Errington |
|---|---|
| Birth date | July 31, 2005 (age 21) |
| Birth place | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Height | 1.64 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Currentclub | FH |
| Clubnumber | 16 |
| Youthclubs 1 | Waterside Karori |
| Youthclubs 2 | Western Suburbs FC |
| Youthclubs 3 | Wellington Phoenix Academy |
| Years 1 | 2023–2024 |
| Clubs 1 | Sporting CP |
| Caps 1 | 0 |
| Goals 1 | 0 |
| Years 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Clubs 2 | Wellington Phoenix |
| Caps 2 | 5 |
| Goals 2 | 0 |
| Years 3 | 2025– |
| Clubs 3 | Sporting JAX |
| Caps 3 | 0 |
| Goals 3 | 0 |
| Years 4 | 2026– |
| Clubs 4 | → FH |
| Caps 4 | – |
| Goals 4 | – |
| Nationalyears 1 | 2022 |
| Nationalteam 1 | New Zealand U17 |
| Nationalcaps 1 | 3 |
| Nationalgoals 1 | 0 |
| Nationalyears 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Nationalteam 2 | New Zealand U20 |
| Nationalcaps 2 | 6 |
| Nationalgoals 2 | 2 |
| Club-update | 1 July 2025 |
| Nationalteam-update | 1 September 2024 |
Helena Maree Errington (born 31 July 2005) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a midfielder who plays for Besta deild kvenna club Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar, on loan from Sporting JAX of 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
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
Sporting CP
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
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
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]
FH
On 24 March 2026, Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar of Iceland's Besta deild kvenna, announced via the club's Instagram, that they had acquired Errington on loan from Sporting JAX.[5]
International career
Youth
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.[6]
Honours
- OFC U‑19 Women’s Championship: 2023[6]
- Golden Ball (Player of the Tournament): 2023 OFC U-19 Championship[6]
References
- ^ "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 semur við Fimleikafélagið út komandi tímabil 🤝". Instagram.com. fhingar.
- ^ "Helena Errington wins Golden Ball for performances at OFC U-19 Championship". Friends of Football. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2025.