Katie

McCabe

Sep 21, 1995

#11 - Defender

Katie Alison McCabe is an Irish professional footballer who plays for English Women's Super League club Arsenal and captains the Republic of Ireland women's national team.

Did You Know?

She has 10 siblings - six sisters and four brothers.

Katie's partner is her Arsenal teammate Caitlin Foord.

She worked as a grill coordinator at a Nando's restaurant in Tallaght.

Friends are her favourite TV show

Her older brother Gary is former football player. He used to play for Shamrock Rovers.

She tucks in her jersey during the game, and she does it as a mental reset.

Her younger sister Lauryn is also playing football and represents Ireland on the youth levels. She also walked with Katie as mascot in 2019, when Katie was named as Irish captain.

When she was in secondary school, she also played Gaelic football and basketball.

Her childhood hero was Irish football player Damien Duff.

Her favourite restaurant is Sexy Fish. In terms of food - she is not a pizza lover.

News

Katie McCabe makes heartwarming gesture to next generation of stars before joining Ireland camp

Apr 3, 2025

Katie McCabe Arsenal WFC

Katie McCabe makes heartwarming gesture to next generation of stars before joining Ireland camp

Katie McCabe, the captain of the Ireland women's national football team, recently returned to her childhood football club, Kilnamanagh, to spend time with young players. She visited the Under-9s team and led them through a shooting drill, sharing her skills and experience. The visit was very special because Kilnamanagh is where McCabe first started playing football. The young players were excited to meet her, and she encouraged them to work hard and enjoy the game. After the session, she took photos with the kids and signed autographs, making the day unforgettable for them.

McCabe’s visit happened just before she joined the Ireland national squad for their UEFA Nations League matches against Greece. She is an important player for Ireland and always looks for ways to inspire the next generation of footballers. Her journey from Kilnamanagh to the highest level of women’s football shows that with hard work and dedication, young players can achieve their dreams. By returning to her roots, she reminded everyone of the importance of community and giving back to those who supported her early in her caree

Club Achievements

Women's National League	2×
FAI Women's Cup	3×
WNL Cup	2×
FA Women's Cup	1×
FA Women's Super League	1×
FA Women's League Cup	3×
Scottish Women's Premier League	1×
UEFA Women's Champions League	1×

Awards

Arsenal Women Player of the Season

2×

Ireland Senior International Women's Player of the Year

2×

PFA League WSL Team of the Year

1×

WSL Goal of the Month

2×

WSL Player of the Month

1×

WSL Goal of the Season

1×

UEFA Women's Champions League Team of the Season

1×

PFA WSL Fans Player of the Month

1×

Irish Times Sportswoman of the Year

1×

Stats

Year	Club	AP	GL
2015 - present	Arsenal	160	23
2017 -	Glasgow City (loan)	11	4
2015 -	Shelbourne	3	3
2011 - 2015	Raheny United	41	37
International Stats
2015 - present	Republic of Ireland	96	29
2012 - 2014	Republic of Ireland U19	15	8
2010 - 2012	Republic of Ireland U17	9	2