Born into a footballing family, Leah Williamson followed in the footsteps of hermother who cut her hair short so she could play with the boys. Williamson beganplaying at Scot Youth, a boys' team in Bletchley, quickly becoming their star striker.Williamson went on to join Rushden & Diamonds Centre of Excellence, beforejoining Arsenal at the age of nine, where she has remained, making her seniorteam debut in 2014 at the age of 17. Representing England since 2010, Williamsonhas played at an international level since the age of 13, and was made permanentcaptain of the Lionesses in 2022.

Discover how this versatile player from Milton Keynes balanced school with aburgeoning football career to hone her skills. From her early start as a six-year-oldand being a part of Arsenal's youth programme at nine to receiving an OBE in 2023for services to association football and being made captain of England's NationalTeam.


Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of thebiggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys fromchildhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packedstyle these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.