RENÉE HECTOR

Renée is the current manager of Watford FC Women and a UEFA A Licensed coach, with a strong background as both a player and leader across the women’s game. In the 2025/26 season, she guided Watford to the Women’s National League title, securing promotion to the Women’s Super League 2.

Before moving into management, Renée enjoyed a successful playing career with clubs including Tottenham Hotspur Women, Charlton Athletic W.F.C., and Watford. During her time at Spurs, she played a key role in the club’s historic 2016/17 campaign, winning four trophies and helping secure promotion to the Women’s Super League for the first time. She was also named Tottenham Hotspur’s PFA Community Champion for the 2017/18 season in recognition of her work off the pitch.

Renée made her media debut during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, appearing on the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire Show and BBC World Service. She has since become a prominent voice in the fight against racism in football, featuring in the BBC’s Shame in the Game documentary and speaking on panels with organisations including Kick It Out.

After a serious ACL injury in 2020 sidelined her for over a year, she returned to playing in 2022 before transitioning into coaching and management. In 2025, she was also recognised on the Football Black List for her contributions to the game on and off the pitch.