Nina Meollo

Nina Meollo
Personal information
Full name Nina Andrea Nadera Meollo
Date of birth (2004-06-23) 23 June 2004 (age 22)
Position Goalkeeper
Youth career
Norwich City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2026 Ipswich Town 3 (0)
2023–2024 → Cambridge City (loan) 13 (0)
2024–2025 → AFC Sudbury (loan) 19 (0)
2025–2026 → Real Bedford (loan) 5 (0)
International career‡
2025– Philippines 2 (0)
Medal record
Women's football
Representing the  Philippines
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place2025 ThailandTeam
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 9 November 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of 15 March 2026

Nina Andrea Meollo (born 23 June 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. Raised in England, she represents the Philippines at international level.

Early life

Born to Filipino parents and grew up in England, Nina Meollo first took up football when she was nine years old. She first joined a local boy's team and was the only girl in the whole league.

Club career

Meollo joined the youth program of Nowich City before moving to Ipswich Town in 2020.

She was released by Ipswich after the end of the 2025/26 season.

Real Bedford

Real Bedford signed Meollo on a season-loan deal from Ipswich Town for the 2025–26 season. She was released by the club ahead of the 2026–27 season.

International career

In November 2023, Meollo was called up for the first time to the Philippines national football team. She remained part of the squad for multiple friendlies and training camps. Meollo made her international debut on 4 April 2025 in a friendly against United Arab Emirates, which the Philippines won 4–1.

She was part of the squad for the women's football tournament of the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand which won the gold medal.

At the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, Olivia McDaniel was fielded as the Philippines' main goalkeeper. However, in the quarterfinals against Japan, Meollo started as the goalkeeper instead. The Philippines lost 0-7 but Meollo kept Japan from scoring until the last minute of the first half.

Career statistics

As of match played 9 November 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League League Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Ipswich Town 2022–23 National League South 1 0 1 0 2 0
2023–24 National League South 2 0 0 0 2 0
Total 3 0 1 0 4 0
Cambridge City (loan) 2023–24 National League Div. 1 13 0 2 0 15 0
AFC Sudbury (loan) 2024–25 National League Div. 1 19 0 1 0 20 0
Real Bedford (loan) 2025–26 National League South 5 0 3 0 8 0
Career Total 40 0 7 0 47 0

Honours

Philippines

References

  1. ↑ "Nina Meollo". InterSportStats. 17 March 2026.
  2. ↑ "Big Interview: Nina Meollo on AFC Sudbury & Philippines". womenscompetitions.thefa.com. The Football Association. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
  3. ↑ "A Conversation with Nina Meollo". The Pitch Invaders. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  4. ↑ Howard, Bloom. "Town women retained list". itfc.co.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
  5. ↑ "Nina Meollo signs for Real Bedford Women". realbedford.com. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  6. ↑ Bloom, Howard (6 September 2025). "Meollo leaves on loan". itfc.co.uk. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  7. ↑ "Real Bedford Women retained and departure list". realbedford.com. 3 July 2026. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  8. ↑ Standley, Kieren (24 November 2023). "Meollo earns first Philippines call". Ipswich Town Football Club. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  9. ↑ Standley, Kieren (15 February 2024). "Meollo named in Philippines squad". Ipswich Town Football Club. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  10. ↑ "Meollo cherishing all her opportunities around the world". womenscompetitions.thefa.com. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  11. ↑ "A special night for 20 year-old Nina Meollo, 21 year-old Paige McSwigan and 19 year-old Aliana Weibel who made their international debuts for the Philippines". Philippine WNT (X). 5 April 2025.
  12. ↑ Terrado, Jonas (4 December 2025). "SEA Games: Filipinas eye return to podium in Thailand". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  13. ↑ "Japan 7-0 Philippines (15 Mar, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN (PH)". ESPN. 15 March 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  14. ↑ Terrado, Reuben (15 March 2026). "Filipinas bound for play-in after loss to Japan in Asian Cup q'finals". Spin.ph. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  15. ↑ "Nina Andrea Meollo player stats". The FA Women's National League. Retrieved 17 March 2026.

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