Arsenal’s Kim Little extends contract | OneFootball

Arsenal captain Kim Little has extended her contract until June 2026. She currently sits third in the all time appearances chart with 174 goals in 363 games.

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Kim Little made her debut away to Leeds on 2 March 2008 with a 4-0 away win. The team on the day was Emma Byrne; Alex Scott; Ciara Grant, Anita Asante, Yvonne Tracy; Kim Little, Kelly Smith, Lianne Sanderson; Karen Carney, Julie Fleeting, Rachel Yankey. Substitutes were Jayne Ludlow, Mary Phillip, Sarah Quantrill, Faye White.

Kim has won six league championship titles during her Arsenal career, in addition to three FA Cups and six League Cups. She was awarded an MBE for services to football in the 2023 New Year Honour’s List.

“I’m delighted to extend my contract and play another year with Arsenal,” Kim said. “It’s quite unique to play for a club for the length of time I have, and I don’t take that for granted. That time brings many special moments, and I look forward to making a few more of them.”

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Head Coach Renée Slegers added: “We’re delighted that Kim will continue to lead our team and represent our club. She’s a wonderful footballer and captain and has an important part to play in the goals we want to achieve. I’ve learned so much from working with Kim and am looking forward to that continuing as we aim to win trophies together.”

Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley said: “Kim is one of the very best – as a player and as our captain. She continues to help drive us forward and set standards on and off the pitch. We value Kim’s contribution immensely, and I know our supporters will be thrilled with the news that Kim’s Arsenal journey is continuing.”

Kim Little is the ultimate playmaker, the female Zinedine Zidane without the nasty streak, but with the same unbelievable on the ball skills. It is great to be able to have her influencing and leading the team on and off the pitch for an extra season.