Melissa Lawley

Melissa Lawley (born 28 April 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Women's Super League club Liverpool.

She has previously played for Bristol Academy, Birmingham City and Manchester City. Lawley has represented England at the under-17, under-19, under-20, under-23 and senior levels.

Club career
Lawley made her senior debut for Arsenal in their 6–0 Champions League win against FK Bobruichanka on 5 October 2011. Lawley signed for Birmingham City in 2013 from Bristol Academy. In January 2016, Lawley signed a new contract with Birmingham. In December 2016, she signed for Manchester City.

On 15 June 2019, Liverpool announced they had signed Lawley ahead of the 2019–20 season.

In the 2023–24 home game against Tottenham Hotspur, Lawley provided the assist for Marie Höbinger, equalizing 1–1 in the 91st minute.

International career
Lawley was allotted 199 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England’s inaugural international.

International

 * Scores and results list England's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lawley goal.

Honours
Manchester City
 * FA Women's Cup: 2016–17

Liverpool FC
 * FA Women's Championship: 2021-22