2 weeks ago
Rhian Cleverly named Brentford Women captain for 2026-27
A football club called Brentford Women has chosen a new team captain.
Her name is Rhian Cleverly, and she plays defense.
She joined the team in July from another club called Rugby Borough.
Rhian is 31 years old and has lots of experience in football.
She will lead the team for the 2026-27 season.
Her helper will be a player named Maddie Phillips.
Two other players, Lucy Potter and Makeba Black, will also help the leaders.
Rhian says it is a privilege and she wants everyone to be themselves.
The team's coach is happy and says Rhian brings strong leadership skills.
Brentford Women play in the fifth tier of English women's football, and Rhian believes the club has high standards.
Rhian Cleverly has been named captain of Brentford Women FC for the 2026-27 season.
The 31-year-old centre-back joined the Bees from third-tier side Rugby Borough in July.
Maddie Phillips will serve as deputy captain, with Lucy Potter and Makeba Black providing leadership support.
Head coach Caryl Williams praised Cleverly's experience and positive impact on and off the pitch.
Brentford Women FC currently play in the London and South East Premier, a fifth-tier English football league.
- Who
- Rhian Cleverly, a 31-year-old centre-back, named captain of Brentford Women FC, with Maddie Phillips as deputy and Lucy Potter and Makeba Black in leadership support; head coach is Caryl Williams.
- What
- Rhian Cleverly was named captain of Brentford Women FC for the 2026-27 season.
- Where
- Brentford Women FC, based in London, England.
- When
- For the 2026-27 season; Cleverly joined the club in July.
- Why
- Cleverly brings a wealth of domestic and international experience, leadership skills, high-level communication and a strong desire to learn and develop.
Key facts
- Position
- Captain of Brentford Women FC
- Player role
- Centre-back
- Age
- 31
- Previous club
- Rugby Borough (third tier)
- Deputy captain
- Maddie Phillips
- Leadership group
- Lucy Potter and Makeba Black
- Head coach
- Caryl Williams
- League
- London and South East Premier (fifth tier)
Quotes
Rhian Cleverly
Captain of Brentford Women, centre‑back
““Being new in the building, I know I still have a lot to learn, learning from the people that were already in the building and have been part of this project for a long time and hopefully taking it to the next level as well.””
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““It’s just a massive privilege, to be honest. I wasn’t expecting it; obviously I’m pretty new in the building, but from minute one, I knew this club was special.””
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