Rachel Yankey

Name: Rachel Yankey

Birthdate: 01/11/79

Position: Left-winger

Birthplace: London

Club: Fulham

Previous clubs: Arsenal, Mill Hill United and Laval Dynamite (Canada)

Rachel is one of the biggest names in women's football, starring for England, Fulham and even in her own ad campaign!

After breaking into the England team she's become a key member of the team, making the left wing position her own - something that nobody in the men's team has managed to do in recent years.

She's played in 21 matches from 28 appearances, and established herself within the seniors' starting line-up.

As the first female player in England to be registered as a professional, she is now using her talent as a skilful striker within the Fulham camp, having previously been at London rivals, Arsenal.

Despite being an Arsenal fan, Rachel has developed as a player at Fulham and her levels of fitness and sheer speed are a force to be reckoned with. She also enjoys putting something back into the game, through her coaching role at Fulham teaching young girls how to play the game.

Up close and personal with Rachel:

Favourite food: Chinese

Favourite TV programme: EastEnders.

First book: Ian Wright's Biography

First record: Pure Swing (An R&B compilation)