1.
I safeguard women in football.
Kat Craig: human rights lawyer, Athlead CEO, CANDI football coach, activist, England
Position: Left Back
From supporting sexual abuse victims in football to helping evacuate the Afghanistan women's team in 2021, Kat Craig's passion for fighting systemic injustice has fuelled her career and powerful activism. The leading human rights lawyer also co-wrote The Protest
Handbook defending people's right to protest legally, and launched non-profit Athlead in 2016 to support athletes who want to use sport to create positive social change. Craig has also run empowering community football club CANDI (Camden and Islington United) and coached its teams since 2019.
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I hope to come back stronger.
Marta Corredera: international footballer, mother-to-be, Spain
Position: Right Back
Had Corredera’s first child not been due this summer, the 30-year-old would have been part of Spain’s Euro 2022 squad. The ex-Barcelona and Arsenal winger-turned-fullback has played at the top level for 15 years, scoring memorable goals and competing at the 2015 and 2019 World Cups. She continues to push for better pitches and improved conditions for professional female footballers. Marta is the first active Real Madrid Femenino player to get pregnant, and she is proud to see record women’s football attendances in Spain.
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