16 Facts About Katie Holtham

Katie Ann Holtham was born on 9 April 1986 and is an English footballer who last played as a midfielder for Australian W-League club Perth Glory.

Katie Holtham attended West Bridgford School and was said to have shone in football from an early age.

Katie Holtham started playing her club football with West Bridgford Colts alongside English cricketer and Women's Ashes winner Jenny Gunn.

Katie Holtham played for Notts County's Centre of Excellence, but due to age restrictions had to stop playing in 'mixed teams'.

Katie Holtham joined Leeds Carnegie that summer when Charlton Athletic FC scrapped their women's team after being relegated from the FA Premier League.

Katie Holtham scored three goals in seven matches as the Flash stayed unbeaten and won the league.

In November 2010 Katie Holtham signed for Doncaster Rovers Belles ahead of their inaugural FA WSL campaign.

Katie Holtham was awarded the club captaincy and finished the WSL season playing as a central defender.

In October 2011 Katie Holtham moved to Australian W-League outfit Perth Glory.

Katie Holtham captured the club Players' Player of the Year award after making nine appearances for Perth, in central defence and then in midfield.

Katie Holtham returned to captain The Belles in the 2012 FA WSL, but rejected a contract extension at the end of the season.

Katie Holtham joined Adelaide United in September 2014 for the 2014 season.

Katie Holtham represented England at U17, U19, U21 and U23 level.

Katie Holtham captained the U19s to the European Championship finals in Hungary in 2005.

Katie Holtham has been named in the senior squad on multiple occasions, without playing in any games.

Katie Holtham attended the National Player Development Centre at Loughborough University, studying sports science.