Steph Houghton

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1. When was Steph Houghton born?April 23, 1988
2. Where was Steph Houghton born?Sunderland, England
3. What was Steph Houghton's job?Sunderland (early career)
4. What is Steph Houghton known for?Bronze medal at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup
5. What is the olympic representation?Great Britain at 2012 and 2020 Summer Olympics
6. What position does Steph Houghton play in football?She is a centre‑back, a defender who protects the goal and helps her team win.

Centre-back: A central defender in a football formation, tasked with preventing opposition attacks and organizing the defensive unit.
FA WSL (Football Association Women's Super League): The premier professional women's football league in England, featuring top clubs and players.
FIFA Women's World Cup: The premier international association football competition contested by the senior women's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE): A British order of chivalry awarded for significant achievement or service in any endeavor.