Ellie Christon (born 21 September 1993) is an English footballer who plays as a centre-back for National League North club Middlesbrough.
Early life Christon joined Norton & Stockton Ancients in 2001 at the age of eight, before joining Middlesbrough's centre of excellence at the age of twelve. During her time with Middlesbrough she was scouted by England.
Club career Sunderland Christon joined Sunderland in 2009, making her debut on 4 April 2010, as a substitute against Everton. She was part of the team that won both the 2011–12 FA Women's Premier League, and the 2011–12 FA Women's Premier League Cup.
Durham In 2014 Christon turned professional, signing with Women's Super League 2 side Durham. She started in the club's first ever professional league fixture, against former club Sunderland, on 17 April. She scored her first goal for the club on 26 October 2014, during a 1–1 draw with Yeovil Town.
In 2018 Christon joined United Women's Soccer side Genesee. The club was short lived and folded after one season. Christon subsequently rejoined Durham. She scored in the fifth round of the FA Cup on 18 February 2018, during a 5–2 win against Leicester City, and was voted 2018–19 Player of the Year. Christon became the club's third player to make 150 appearances. In 2021 she signed a new contract, keeping her at the club until 2023.
Orlen Gdańsk
In 2024 Christon joined Ekstraliga side Orlen Gdańsk. She scored her first goal for the club on 16 November 2024, during an 8–1 win against Górnik Zabrze in the Polish Cup. She scored again in the Polish Cup on 24 April 2025, in a 4–1 semi-final loss against eventual champions Czarni Sosnowiec. She signed a new contract with the club for the 2025–26 season.
Middlesbrough On 22 June 2026, Middlesbrough announced the signing of Christon.
Honours Sunderland Women's Premier League: 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13 Women's Premier League Cup: 2011–12
Individual Durham Player of the Year: 2018–19
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