Fara Tanya Franki Merrett MBE (born 25 January 1984), known professionally as Fara Williams, is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder. A consistent goalscorer and set-piece specialist, Williams was considered one of England's leading players.

Jul 31, 2022 · Former midfielder Fara Williams has enjoyed an illustrious football career – we take a look at her personal life ahead of the Women's EURO 2022 final

Dec 16, 2022 · After England’s victory in the 2022 UEFA Women’s Euro final, many of their jubilant players ran to the side of the pitch to celebrate with Fara Williams, who had retired the year before as one of...

Aug 7, 2023 · While performing at the highest level on the football pitch, Fara Williams experienced homelessness and lived in hostels for years after leaving home at 17 following a family dispute. She overcame these setbacks to go on to play for Everton, where she won the FA Cup, Liverpool – winning back-to-back WSL titles, and Arsenal, where she won ...

Apr 27, 2021 · Fara Williams says her 'heart was not in it' to continue playing football and revealed her battle with a kidney condition was factored into her decision to retire. On Monday, the Reading...

An ever-present for England, Fara won her first Lionesses cap against Portugal in 2001 aged just 17, and scored her first international goal with a free-kick in the reverse fixture.

Mar 24, 2025 · Fara Williams is one of England’s greatest-ever midfielders. Her vision, leadership, and ability to dictate play set her apart. She faced many challenges but never let them define her.

Feb 18, 2021 · In an exclusive interview with GiveMeSport Women, Fara Williams speaks for the first time since revealing she is suffering with Nephrotic Syndrome and reveals how she was in …

Slipping into a national jersey is still a very special moment for Fara Williams, even if she has done it dozens of times now. England's most-capped player has played more than 150 games for the...

May 3, 2023 · As you might expect from England’s most-capped (172) player, Fara Williams’ career in the elite game spanned two decades and crossed two eras.