Former England captain Steph Houghton has announced she will retire from professional football at the end of the current season after a career spanning 20 years, playing for four different clubs and lifting 16 domestic trophies, including eight with current club, Manchester City. She has been capped for England 121 times, captained England at three major tournaments, and represented Team GB at two Olympics.

By the Numbers
  • Steph Houghton's career spanned 20 years
  • She played for four different clubs, including Sunderland, Leeds United, Arsenal and Manchester City
State of Play
  • Steph Houghton has 121 caps for England
  • She announced the decision to retire on social media
  • During her 10 years with Manchester City, she became the club's record appearance holder with 241 appearances in all competitions
Bottom Line

Steph Houghton, former England captain, will retire at the end of the current season after an illustrious career, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.