1. Katie Alison McCabe was born on 21 September 1995 and is an Irish professional footballer who plays for English Women's Super League club Arsenal and captains the Republic of Ireland women's national team.
21 Facts About Katie McCabe
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Katie McCabe won Irelands 2023 international goal of the year for her olimpico goal against Canada in the 2023 Women's World Cup.
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In 2023, Katie McCabe made history as the first Irish woman nominated for the renowned women's Ballon d'Or award.
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Katie McCabe is the first Irish player nominated since Roy Keane's nomination in 2000.
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Katie McCabe had previously trained with the club, but league regulations prevented her from signing a contract until she turned 16.
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Katie McCabe represented the club in the competition's first season.
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Katie McCabe represented the club in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
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Katie McCabe would help lead Glasgow City to the Scottish title as well as making a handful of appearances in the UEFA Champions League.
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Katie McCabe tied for first in the league for assists and was named in the PFA Team of the Year.
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Later that month, Katie McCabe was involved in a COVID-19-related controversy after posting a picture of herself on a beach in Dubai despite a travel ban for Tier 4 residents in London.
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Katie McCabe stated that she had gone to Dubai for a business meeting with her agent.
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Katie McCabe did not receive any disciplinary sanctions from the FA for the controversy.
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On 20 June 2023, Katie McCabe was announced as the Arsenal Women Player of the Season.
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On 29 September 2023, Katie McCabe signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal.
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Katie McCabe made her 200th appearance for the Gunners against Manchester City on 5 November 2023.
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Katie McCabe won the club-wide goal of the month for March 2025.
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Katie McCabe featured in Ronan's squad for the UEFA Euro qualifying stage, making seven appearances in total.
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Katie McCabe has 10 siblings, six sisters and four brothers, and was raised in Kilnamanagh.
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Katie McCabe's siblings include Gary McCabe, who played in the League of Ireland Premier Division from 2007 to 2018, and Lauryn McCabe, currently playing for Bohemian and Ireland Under-16.
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In June 2019, Katie McCabe revealed she was in a relationship with fellow Irish footballer Ruesha Littlejohn, and that women's football is very accepting of LGBT people.
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Katie McCabe is currently in a relationship with Arsenal teammate and Australian international, Caitlin Foord.