Maria Harper (born 2 February 1963) is a former England women's international footballer.[1] Harper's greatest achievement is winning the 1989 WFA Cup Final with Leasowe Pacific.

Maria Harper
Personal information
Date of birth (1963-02-02) 2 February 1963 (age 61)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1984–1991 Leasowe Pacific
1991–1997 Liverpool
International career
1989–1996 England 14 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

International career

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In November 2022, Harper was recognized by The Football Association as one of the England national team's legacy players, and as the 76th women's player to be capped by England.[2][3]

Honours

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Leasowe Pacific

Liverpool

References

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  1. ^ Gerty, David (2022-09-23). "England Women to celebrate 50th anniversary at USA game". The Football Association.
  2. ^ "ENGLAND PLAYER LEGACY AND RESULTS ARCHIVE" (Press release). The Football Association. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  3. ^ Lacey-Hatton, Jack (2022-11-18). "Lionesses introduce 'legacy numbers' for players past and present". Mirror. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  4. ^ Garry, Tom (April 15, 2021). "'We won the FA Cup a week after escaping the Hillsborough disaster'". The Telegraph – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
  5. ^ A History of the Women's FA Cup Final. The History Press. 6 May 2021. ISBN 9780750997713.