Fara Williams

Fara Tanya Franki Merrett MBE, known professionally as Fara Williams, was born on 25 January 1984 and is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder. She earned 172 caps for the England national team and was a member of Team GB at the 2012 London Olympics. Williams joined Arsenal Ladies from Liverpool in January 2016 and is a renowned set-piece specialist. She was homeless for seven years while playing for England, moving between hostels in London.