Katie Zelem
Katie Leigh Zelem (born 20 January 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Women's Super League club Manchester United, which she also captains, and the England women's national team. Zelem previously played for Liverpool where she twice won the WSL in 2013 and 2014, as well as Italian side Juventus, winning Serie A in the 2017-2018 season with the club. Zelem then joined United to win the Women's Championship in their inaugural 2018-2019 season.
You can find people similar to Katie Zelem by visiting our lists 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup players and England women's youth international footballers.
| Full name at birth | Katie Leigh Zelem
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| Claim to fame | captain and midfielder for club Manchester United in the FA Women’s Super League starting in 2018
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| Date of birth | 20 January 1996
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| Place of birth | Failsworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK
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| Occupation | Professional Soccer Player, TV Personality
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| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm)
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| Weight | 117 lbs (53 kg)
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| Residence | Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
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- Katie is the slowest at getting ready among her club teammates.
- She thinks Leah Galton and Jessica Sigsworth are the fastest players in her Manchester United squad. On the other hand, Lauren James is the most skillful player, according to her.
- Katie used to be the “dressing room DJ” until she took the mantle of the club captain. Her “replacements” were Millie Turner and Mollie Green, who also love to listen to dance and R&B as Katie does.
- She stated that if people asked some of the girls in Manchester United, they’d say she was quite vocal and has always been. Katie added she was “chewing their ear off” because she wanted them to improve and become the best players they can be.
- She was named Manchester United‘s women club captain ahead of the 2019-2020 season after Alex Greenwood signed a contract with Olympique Lyonnais and departed.
Katie Zelem is known for her role in the TV mini series 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup (2023) as Self - England.
She is also known for her role in the TV series The Women's Football Show (2013) as Self - Liverpool / Self - Manchester United.
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