Lucy Bronze - the making of England's most decorated player
Published: 7/2/2025

Lucia Bronze, a talented footballer with a diverse background, grew up in north-east England on Holy Island. Fluent in multiple languages, including Portuguese, she nearly joined the Portugal national team at 16. Through determination and support from her family and friends, especially Lucy Staniforth, Bronze overcame barriers to girls' football. Their enduring friendship and shared journey in the sport have shaped Bronze into the successful player and person she is today.