theglobalsun – Laura Coombs has confirmed that she will retire from professional football at the end of the season, bringing an end to a career that has spanned nearly two decades across the top levels of women’s football.
The 35-year-old midfielder currently plays for Manchester City Women and hopes to finish her playing career by helping the club secure another Women’s Super League title. City currently sit six points ahead of Arsenal Women with only two matches remaining.
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Coombs began her senior career at Arsenal in 2007 and went on to represent several major clubs throughout English football. Over the years, she built a reputation as a reliable and intelligent midfielder known for her technical quality, work rate, and versatility.
Although often operating in teams filled with star players. Coombs consistently established herself as an important presence both on and off the pitch.
International Return Became Career Highlight
On the international stage, Coombs earned seven caps for the England women’s national football team.
One of the most remarkable moments of her career came in 2023 when England manager Sarina Wiegman recalled her to the national team after an absence of eight years.
The unexpected return highlighted Coombs’ consistency and professionalism during the later stages of her career.
She became part of the England squad that reached the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final and also helped the Lionesses win both the Women’s Finalissima and the Arnold Clark Cup.
Coombs described Manchester City’s long-term ambitions in women’s football as exciting and said she was proud to have contributed to the club’s development during her time there.
Major Role at Manchester City
Coombs has spent the last seven years at Manchester City and became one of the squad’s most dependable senior figures.
During her time at the club, she won the FA Cup in 2020 and the League Cup in both 2020 and 2022.
Across 147 appearances for City, she scored 27 goals and regularly contributed in multiple positions whenever needed.
At her best, Coombs operated as an energetic box-to-box midfielder with strong passing ability and excellent technical awareness.
Manchester City managing director Charlotte O’Neill praised Coombs for her professionalism, humility, and leadership qualities.
O’Neill described her as a “true cultural architect and heartbeat” of the club, emphasizing the positive influence she had on teammates and the wider environment.
Successful Career Across Multiple Clubs
Before joining Manchester City, Coombs also enjoyed successful periods with several other major clubs.
She was part of the Chelsea Women squad that won the club’s first Women’s Super League title in 2015. Along with an FA Cup trophy.
Later, after a successful loan spell with Liverpool Women. She completed a permanent move and made 74 appearances for the club.
Her longevity and adaptability allowed her to remain an important player during a transformative period for women’s football in England.
Coombs’ final home appearance for Manchester City will come against Liverpool on Sunday. Before the club concludes the league season away to West Ham United Women on 16 May.
As she prepares to step away from professional football. Laura Coombs leaves behind a respected legacy built on consistency, leadership, and years of contribution at both club and international level.
