Leah Williamson OBE was the first British woman to have lifted a major football trophy, when she led the Lionesses to victory in the Euro 2022 tournament.

Having played football from a young age, Leah has represented England from the youth team onwards, and has also been part of Arsenal’s FA cup-winning team.

She is an outstanding player in both domestic and international fields and she is a role model both on and off the pitch. About the Football Rising Stars series:Football Rising Stars dives into the incredible journeys of ten of the world’s best young players.

Featuring fresh talents from England, France, Spain, Canada and the USA, the series covers their unique rise from playing football in the park to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.