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Fara Williams

  • Full Name: Fara Tanya Williams MBE
  • Born: 25 January 1984 (age 40 years) in Battersea, London, England.
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Career: A highly respected and decorated footballer (soccer player), mainly known for playing as a central midfielder. Her career spanned over two decades.
  • Club Career:
    • Played for several clubs including Charlton Athletic, Everton, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Reading.
    • Had a stint in the USA playing for New Jersey Wildcats and Philadelphia Independence.
  • International Career: A prominent figure in the England%20women's%20national%20football%20team. She amassed 172 caps for her country, making her the most capped England international player until surpassed by Jill Scott.
  • Achievements and Honours:
    • Multiple FA Women's Premier League titles.
    • FA Women's Cup titles.
    • Was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to football and charity.
  • Style of Play: Known for her vision, passing range, work rate and ability to score goals.
  • Personal Life: Open about her difficult childhood and experiences with homelessness. She used her experiences to advocate for young people in similar situations.
  • Retirement: Retired from professional football in 2021. Since retirement, she has been involved in media work as a pundit and commentator.