Steph HoughtonSteph Houghton MBE is a former professional footballer who is credited as a pioneer of the women's game having played a huge role in the growth of the sport. A former captain for both the women's England team, the Lionesses, and Manchester City, Step has won 121 caps for her country and represented Great Britain twice. She made history for Team GB in the London 2012 Olympics by scoring their first goal in women's football, and later competed at the Tokyo 2020 games. Starting out at Sunderland, she has also played for Leeds United and Arsenal. Steph retired after a decade at Manchester City in 2024 and soon afterwards was inducted into the Football Museum's Hall of Fame. Read More Read Less