RACHEL YANKEY OBE
Introducing Rachel Yankey, England’s first professional female footballer. As one of the most decorated players in English football history, Rachel has enjoyed incredible achievements at both club and international levels.
Her career has been defined by extraordinary success. Rachel’s honours include 11 FA Women’s Cups, 7 FA Women’s National Premier League, 7 FA Women’s Premier League Cups, 1 UEFA Champions Women’s Cup, 4 Community Shields, 4 Continental Cups, 2 FA Women’s Super Leagues. Beyond her accolades, Rachel is an inspirational pioneer who helped raise the profile of women’s football in England.
Rachel spent the majority of her career with Arsenal, becoming one of the club’s most iconic players. During her time at the club, she achieved 198 league appearances, was part of the ‘Invincible Squad’ that won the quadruple, and helped Arsenal dominate domestic and European competitions.
Since retiring from professional football, Rachel has remained actively involved in the game, through punditry, coaching, and supporting the next generation of women and girls. Rachel is also well known for her media work as the presenter of CBeebies' Footy Pups and as a pundit for BBC, BT Sport, and Sky Sports, helping to raise the profile of women’s football.
If you’d like to bring Rachel’s inspiring presence, wealth of experience, and valuable insights to your event, please get in touch.
✉️ keah@fullcircletalent.co.uk