Leah Williamson

English footballer (born 1997)

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Leah Cathrine Williamson is an English professional footballer who plays for Women's Super League club Arsenal and captains the England women's national team. A versatile player, she plays in central defence or the midfield. She has spent her entire senior domestic career at Arsenal. She also represented Great Britain at the Olympics in 2021. Williamson captained England to their first UEFA European Championship victory, and the women's team's first international title, in 2022, for which she was named in the Team of the Tournament.

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Seeing my mum was emotional - Williamson on England return England captain Leah Williamson talks to BBC Sport about her emotional return to international football following an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury she suffered in April 2023. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
'10 times taller, 10 times stronger' - Williamson on England return Leah Williamson says she felt "10 times taller and 10 times stronger" making her England return for the first time in a year in their victory over the Republic of Ireland. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
Williamson to start for England against Republic of Ireland Leah Williamson will make her first England appearance in a year in Tuesday's Euro 2025 qualifier against the Republic of Ireland. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

Williamson 'fit and ready' for England return Defender Leah Williamson is ready to make her England return after a year out, says manager Sarina Wiegman. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Williamson in England squad for Euro 2025 qualifiers Leah Williamson receives call-up for Euro 2025 qualifiers against Sweden and the Republic Ireland and could play for England for the first time since last April. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Williamson withdraws from England squad Leah Williamson withdraws from her first England squad since April after injuring her hamstring. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2024

Arsenal defender Williamson misses Man Utd game England captain Leah Williamson misses Arsenal's Women's Super League match against Manchester United with a hamstring injury. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2024
Williamson returns to Lionesses squad Leah Williamson returns to the England squad for the first time since last April for friendlies against Austria and Italy, after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2024
Arsenal's Williamson reveals her psychic's prediction Arsenal defender Leah Williamson unlocks her phone to reveal her last psychic reading, who she would call in an emergency and what hobby she is addicted to. BBC Sport - Published on January 31, 2024
Williamson back from injury in Arsenal cup cruise Leah Williamson returns after nine months out injured as holders Arsenal hammered Reading in the Women's League Cup. BBC Sport - Published on January 24, 2024

Arsenal need captain Williamson back - Ilestedt Arsenal defender Amanda Ilestedt says she is "really happy" Leah Williamson is close to fitness, despite the potential threat that creates to the Swede's place. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2024
Williamson's return close as Earps' talks continue England captain Leah Williamson could be in contention for Arsenal selection when they travel to Liverpool in the Women's Super League next week. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2024
England captain Williamson 'not too far off' return England captain Leah Williamson is "not too far off from returning to play", says Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2024	Can Leah Williamson play piano with a professional orchestra? As she recovers from an ACL injury sustained in April, England captain and Arsenal defender Leah Williamson takes on a huge challenge. BBC Sport - Published on December 9, 2023
Williamson's ACL recovery 'not the easiest journey' England captain Leah Williamson says recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury has "not been the easiest journey". BBC Sport - Published on December 8, 2023	Trailer: Williamson takes on musical challenge BBC Sport teases a Football Focus piece in which Arsenal defender and England captain Leah Williamson takes on a new challenge away from the pitch. BBC Sport - Published on December 7, 2023
'My trousers split!' - Williamson reveals OBE mishap Arsenal and England captain Leah Williamson gives BBC Sport's Alex Scott an update on her recovery from injury, charity work and a wardrobe mishap while collecting her OBE. BBC Sport - Published on October 15, 2023	'There's only one Leah Williamson' - Eidevall's big problem Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall believes it was impossible to find a like-for-like replacement for ACL injury victim Leah Williamson. BBC Sport - Published on October 14, 2023
My whole career has been a series of battles - Williamson England captain Leah Williamson tells the United Nations her football career has been a constant "battle" against gender inequality. BBC Sport - Published on September 19, 2023	'We're programmed the same' - Williamson & Knight England football and cricket captains Leah Williamson and Heather Knight talk about their teams' strong relationship with both facing huge summers. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2023
England captain says most sportswomen need back-up careers - as she trains to be accountant England captain Leah Williamson has said it's important sportswomen have another qualification in their locker "in case anything goes wrong". Sky News - Published on May 21, 2023	Injury-hit Arsenal need 'huge performance' in semi Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall says "of course" his side will miss injured defender Leah Williamson as they prepare to face Wolfsburg in their Champions League semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on April 22, 2023
Williamson injury 'devastating' & 'heartbreaking' Football Focus' Alex Scott and Fara Williams discuss Leah Williamson's "devastating" and "heartbreaking" ACL injury which will see the England captain miss the Women's World Cup this year. BBC Sport - Published on April 22, 2023	How do England replace Williamson at World Cup? Captain Leah Williamson has been ruled out of the World Cup with an ACL injury - so how much will that damage England's hopes? BBC Sport - Published on April 22, 2023
Leah Williamson's 'World Cup dream over' after she ruptures knee ligament England captain Leah Williamson has said her "World Cup dream is over" after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in Arsenal's defeat at Man Utd on Wednesday. Sky News - Published on April 21, 2023	Why do so many women footballers get ACL injuries? With Leah Williamson the latest female player to suffer an ACL injury, BBC Sport takes a look at the issue. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2023
Man Utd beat Arsenal as Williamson sustains injury Manchester United beat Arsenal to go four points clear in the Women's Super League in a game overshadowed by an injury to England captain Leah Williamson. BBC Sport - Published on April 19, 2023	Williamson walks off pitch with 'worrying' injury England and Arsenal captain Leah Williamson goes off with an injury during Arsenal's WSL match against Manchester United just three months before the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on April 19, 2023
Williamson limps off to spark World Cup worries England captain Leah Williamson is forced off injured after just 15 minutes of Arsenal's Women's Super League match at Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on April 19, 2023	England feel 'rubbish' after defeat - Williamson England captain Leah Williamson said the friendly defeat by Australia on Tuesday was her toughest night while playing for the Lionesses. BBC Sport - Published on April 11, 2023
I wasn't worried at all about penalties - Williamson England captain Leah Williamson says she "wasn't worried at all" about a penalty shootout as they beat Brazil in the inaugural women's Finalissima at Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2023	The ‘mates’ turned rivals for Wembley Finalissima Arsenal team-mates Leah Williamson and Rafaelle Souza will go up against each other as they lead their countries at a sold-out Wembley in the Women's Finalissima between England and Brazil. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2023
Women's game can't be stepping stone - Williamson England captain Leah Williamson says "male allies" can help grow the women's game - but does not want to see it used as a "stepping stone". BBC Sport - Published on March 28, 2023	Williamson on being a leader & growing the women's game Arsenal defender and England captain Leah Williamson shares what makes a good leader and what still needs to happen to grow the women's game. BBC Sport - Published on March 28, 2023
Williamson 'taken aback' by Woman's Power List award Euro 2022-winning England captain Leah Williamson is "taken aback" after topping BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour Power List for 2023. BBC Sport - Published on March 28, 2023	Arsenal cruise past Reading to keep pressure on Chelsea Watch highlights as Leah Williamson helped her Arsenal side thrash Reading 4-0 to keep the pressure on leaders Chelsea in the Women's Super League. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2023
£600m school sport deal part of Lionesses 'legacy' England captain Leah Williamson welcomes a government package worth more than £600m which aims to create equal school sport opportunities for girls. BBC Sport - Published on March 8, 2023	FIFA in talks for One Love armband solution for Women's World Cup England captain Leah Williamson could be allowed to wear a One Love armband at the Women's World Cup after FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed he is trying to find a solution to the dispute that.. Sky News - Published on March 4, 2023
Williamson: Freedom of city award is like full circle Leah Williamson speaks about returning to Milton Keynes for the first time since winning Euro 2022. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2023	Lionesses to wear armband in Jankto 'solidarity' England captain Leah Williamson says the Lionesses want to "stand in solidarity" with Czech Republic's Jakub Jankto by continuing to wear the OneLove armband. BBC Sport - Published on February 15, 2023
Captain Williamson returns for England Captain Leah Williamson returns to Sarina Wiegman's England squad as they look to retain the Arnold Clark Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 7, 2023