Stephanie Jayne "Steph" Houghton (born 23 April 1988) is an English female international footballer. She plays in midfield, defence or attack for Arsenal Ladies.
Houghton was involved with England at U16 schools, U19, U20, U21 and U23 level. She was called into the full squad for a match against Germany on 25 October 2006, when Katie Chapman withdrew with an illness. She was an unused substitute in the 5-1 defeat in Aalen.
Houghton was involved with England at U16 schools, U19, U20, U21 and U23 level. She was called into the full squad for a match against Germany on 25 October 2006, when Katie Chapman withdrew with an illness. She was an unused substitute in the 5-1 defeat in Aalen.
Houghton made her debut in the next match, replacing Emily Westwood after 73 minutes of a 6-0 win over Russia in Milton Keynes on 8 March 2007. Her first start came three days later, in a 1-0 win over Scotland at Adams Park.
She missed the 2007 World Cup with a broken leg and Euro 2009 with a damaged cruciate ligament.
In May 2009, Houghton was one of the first 17 female players to be given central contracts by the Football Association.
