Niamh Fahey

Fahey grew up a life long Liverpool fan and idolised Michael Owen. ‘I was out in the garden, pretending to be Michael Owen. Most of my family are Liverpool supporters, so it was only natural for me.’

She has been Liverpool captain since 2020.

For the first couple of seasons at Arsenal, she had to work part-time in the club laundry to get some extra money.

She grew up as the youngest of eight children, six boys and two girls, in a very sporty and competitive environment.

Besides football, she also played basketball and Gaelic football. She credits basketball with developing her understanding of spatial awareness.

During her career, she completed her degree and masters in pharmacology as well as an MBA.

She has also earned multiple coaching badges to prepare for life after her active career in football.

She also has multiple achievements in Gaelic football, such as winning All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship in 2004 or All-Ireland Ladies Intermediate Club Football Championship with her London club in 2012.

She looked up to Sonia O’Sullivan growing up, in the moment she most admires Katie Taylor.

Her favorite pre-competition meal is porridge with blueberries, peanut butter and honey. A glass of orange juice, bagel and coffee.