Niamh Fahey

Niamh Fahey (born 13 October 1987) is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder or centre-back. Beginning her career with Salthill Devon, she moved to Arsenal in 2008, where she spent six seasons before moving to Chelsea in 2014. After a spell at Bordeaux, Fahey signed for Liverpool in 2018. Fahey would go on to become club captain in 2020, before retiring at the club in 2025. From 2007 to 2025, she also represented the Republic of Ireland national team. She has also won national cups playing Gaelic football with Galway Ladies Football. Niamh is the sister of Galway's 2001 All-Ireland-winning Gaelic footballers Gary Fahey, and Richie Fahey.