Niamh

Fahey

Oct 13, 1987

#5 - Defender

Niamh Fahey is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for English Women's Super League club Liverpool FC and the Republic of Ireland women's national team.

Did You Know?

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.

News

Niamh Fahey announces she’ll retire from club game at end of the season

May 3, 2025

Niamh Fahey Retired player

Niamh Fahey announces she’ll retire from club game at end of the season

Niamh Fahey Announces Retirement from Club Football: Liverpool FC Women captain and Republic of Ireland international Niamh Fahey has declared her intention to retire from club football at the conclusion of the current Women's Super League (WSL) season
Final Matches Scheduled: Fahey's final appearances will be in Liverpool's upcoming league fixtures against Everton on 4th May and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on 10th May
Dream Club Career: Fahey has had a really successfull club career, featuring for top english clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool, and collecting five league titles and five Women’s FA Cups along the way.
Legacy in Irish Football: In January 2025, Fahey retired from international football, concluding her tenure with 115 caps for Ireland, including participation in the 2023 Women's World Cup. Fahey's retirement follows that of fellow Ireland stalwart Louise Quinn, marking the end of an era for Irish women's football.

For more detailed information, you can read the full article here: The Sun Article.

Niamh Fahey goal for Liverpool

Club Achievements

FA Women's Super League	3×
FA Women's Premier League National Division	2×
FA Women's Championship	1×
FA Women's Cup	5×
FA Women's League Cup	3×
FA Women's Premier League Cup	2×
FAI Women's Cup	1×

Awards

FAI Women's Senior International Player of the Year

3×

Stats

Year	Club	AP	GL
2018 - present 2025	Liverpool	115	7
2017 - 2018	Bordeaux	17	0
2015 - 2017	Chelsea	42	0
2008 - 2014	Arsenal	122	4
2007 -	Galway (loan)
2000 - 2008	Salthill Devon
International Stats
2007 - present 2025	Republic of Ireland	112	1