Nicholas Morgan (field hockey)

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Nic Morgan
Personal information
Born (2002-01-05) 5 January 2002 (age 23)
Playing position Defender
Senior career
YearsTeam
2018–2021 Swansea
2022–2025 Cardiff & Met
2025–2026 Surbiton
National team
YearsTeamCapsGoals
2024– Wales 11
Medal record
Representing Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
European Championship II
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2025 Lousada Team

Nicholas Morgan (born 5 January 2002) is a Welsh field hockey player who has represented Wales. In 2025, he won a gold medal at the European Championship II.

Biography

Morgan was educated at Ysgol Gyfun Gŵyr, where he represented the Welsh U18 team. [1] He earned junior international honours at Swansea Hockey Club. [2] In April 2025, Morgan was named in the Great Britain development squad [3]

He made his Welsh debut against Austria on 8 August 2024. [4] while playing club hockey for Cardiff & Met. [5] He signed for the defending league champions Surbiton Hockey Club in the Men's England Hockey League for the 2025–26 season. [4]

In 2025, he helped Wales win the gold medal at the European Championship II, defeating Ireland in the final. [6] [7] He scored a vital equaliser against Scotland in the group matches. [8]

References

  1. "Annual Report" (PDF). Ysgol Gyfun Gŵyr. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  2. "Swansea U21/Junior Age-Groups Initernationals (since c 2000)". Swansea Hockey Club. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  3. "GB Elite Development Programme Squads Announced". Great Britain Hockey. 2 April 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  4. 1 2 "M1 Welcome Wales & GB Player Nic Morgan". Surbiton Hockey Club. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  5. "Players". Altiusrt. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  6. "Wales men beat Ireland in EuroHockey II final shootout". BBC Sport. 2 August 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  7. "EuroHockey Championship II 2025 Men". FIH. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  8. "Wales level late to earn EuroHockey draw against Scotland". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 August 2025.