Beth Mead

Bethany Jane Mead MBE (born 9 May 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Women's Super League (WSL) club Arsenal and the England national team. A creative and prolific forward, she has all-time most assists and all-time second-most goal contributions in the WSL. At UEFA Women's Euro 2022, she became the Golden Boot winner, Player of the Tournament, and top assist provider, leading England to win a major tournament for the first time. Later that year, she was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year, becoming the first women's footballer to win the prestigious award; and finished runner-up for the Ballon d'Or and UEFA Player of the Year.

Quotes

 * "Yeah, we’re in the 21st century now – whoever you fall in love with, that’s OK as long as you’re happy."
 * "I always say that for when I hopefully have kids one day: as long as my kids are happy, I’m happy."
 * Beth Mead: ‘I told Saka just to curtsy when he sees me!’ by Tim Lewis. June 18, 2023. Retrieved 13/11/2023.
 * "In terms of diversity in the game, I want to be there front and centre and helping with that."
 * "Sometimes, don't believe everything you read."
 * Beth Mead: England Lionesses forward responds to 'unfair' article by Sky Sports. November 16, 2022. Retrieved 13/11/2023.
 * "It's a tough process. It is emotionally and physically draining, and I get all aspects for people, but for me, you can't help who you fall in love with and if you are happy at the end of the day."
 * "You've just got to be happy. Life can be very short."
 * Arsenal and England forward Beth Mead opens up on sexuality: 'I've tried to make it the norm rather than a statement' by Sky Sports. September 16, 2022. Retrieved 13/11/2023.