Liverpool captain Fahey announces retirement | OneFootball

Liverpool club captain Niamh Fahey has announced her retirement from football at the end of the season.

The 37-year-old has had a long and successful career in the game having moved from the Republic of Ireland to join Arsenal in 2008.

After a long stint with the Gunners, the defender moved to Chelsea before then spending a season in France with Bordeaux.

Fahey returned to England for the 2018/19 season when she joined Liverpool, the club she now retires at.

"It's hard to summarise into words the emotions that I feel as I'm retiring. There are probably too many," Fahey said about her decision.

"All I can say is how fortunate I feel for the career I've had and being able to finish it all off at my girlhood club, Liverpool FC.

"I'm so grateful for all the wonderful people I've met, shared a dressing room with and to those who have supported me throughout it all. There are too many people to thank individually, but I think you will all know who you are!

"... To the fans, you have been the life force behind everything, especially helping to bring the club back to a competitive place in the WSL.

"I can't thank you all enough for the unwavering support, in good times and bad, and the memories we've shared along the way. It's been unforgettable."

Liverpool still have two games left to play in which Fahey could feature, the first at Anfield against Merseyside rivals Everton before travelling to take on champions Chelsea on the final day of the 2024/25 campaign.