Faye Deborah White, MBE (born 2 February 1978) is a former English footballer who captained Arsenal Ladies in the FA Women's Super League and was the longest serving captain of England to date, overtaking the 26-year-old record previously held by Carol Thomas. One of the most recognised and respected players in the women's game, Faye was a commanding presence at the heart of the Arsenal and England teams from the late 1990s until her retirement in 2013. Faye was recognised for services to Sport in the Queen's New Year's Honours List 2007, being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) In recognition of her achievements she was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
Retirement and reaction
In April 2012, White announced that she was expecting her first child and thus, her international retirement.  "Faye has been a tremendous player and leader for me ever since she made her debut and I have personally thanked her for 15 years of unwavering service in an England shirt. She is one of the best defenders in the women's game and an outstanding ambassador and role model." - Hope Powell CBE, England Head Coach, 1998-2013.  In March 2013, Faye announced her retirement from her playing career after 17 years as a professional.  "She was a born leader. She had a great attitude and was, and still is, a great role model for the women's game. I think we'll have to go a long way to find another player similar to her. She was one of my best signings ever. She captained the team magnificently and always showed great attitude." - Vic Akers OBE, Honorary President Arsenal Ladies.  "I never thought that I would win so much. I captained England and Arsenal for over 10 years and that's brilliant. I look back and think I've done a lot and I've won a lot. I have to be thankful for that. I've won a lot and I'm really fortunate to have done that and played for so many years at such a wonderful club. I think it's a great Club and that's why I never moved. I had offers in previous years, certainly around the time the American league started up. I knew Arsenal was a great place and really looked after the girls and did a lot for women's football in this country. As the England captain, I wanted to play the game in this country rather than abroad. To spend my career at one club is pretty good. We've been so successful over the years and have won a lot of trophies. I feel fortunate to have been a part of that. I won pretty much everything there was to win..." - Faye White MBE.

Q: When did Faye White retire from football?
A: In April 2012,

Q: Did she retire due to injury?
A: White announced that she was expecting her first child and thus, her international retirement.

Q: What were the public reaction to her retirement?
A: She is one of the best defenders in the women's game and an outstanding ambassador and role model.
How did the sports world react to her retirement?
She was a born leader. She had a great attitude and was, and still is, a great role model for the women's game.
She was a born leader. She had a great attitude and was, and still is, a great role model for the women's game.