Katie
Biography
United's captain, Katie is a goalscoring midfielder who swapped Turin for Manchester when signing for the Reds.
Zelem came through the United youth system before joining Liverpool in 2013, aged just 17.
A year later she made her first-team debut and was voted the club’s Young Player of the Year in her first season, as Liverpool won the WSL.
Zelem has experienced joining a newly-formed team before, when she signed for Juventus in 2017. Despite enjoying her time in Italy, she couldn’t turn down the chance of returning of returning to United after a year on the continent.
One of the most technical players in last season's Women's Championship, Zelem showcased her ability to unpick even the most resilient of backlines notching up 11 goals from 23 appearances in all competitions.
Katie's contribution on the pitch towards United winning the Championship title saw her win Player of the Month in March 2019 and the inaugural Women's Player of the Year award and she was named club captain by Casey Stoney after the departure of Alex Greenwood.
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Position
Midfielder
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Country
English
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Date of birth
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Latest
Zelem withdraws from England squad Article
Our women's team captain will miss the forthcoming training camp with Phil Neville's Lionesses.
Women: Birmingham 2 United 5 Article
The Reds rack up the goals to bring three WSL points back from the Midlands.
Reds quartet selected for England duty Article
Four United players are among a squad of 30 as Phil Neville announces his latest Lionesses selection.
Katie Zelem: I can't wait for our Chelsea game Article
Our women's team captain looks forward to facing the WSL champions on Sunday, in the first game of 2020/21.
At home with Zelem and Sigsworth Article
The United duo joined us for a video chat recently to tell us how they're coping with life at home without football.
Vote for United's Goal of the Month Article
Watch the club's best strikes in January and find out how you can vote for your favourite.
United Women 3 Tottenham Women 0 Article
The Reds rack up three points in the Women's Super League with three second-half goals.
Vote for United's Goal of the Month Article
Here are 10 sensational strikes from the 10th month of the year - which one's your favourite?
Manchester United Women 2 Liverpool 0 Article
Read our match report - and watch the highlights - after James and Zelem score in our first-ever WSL win.
Zelem: We're here to compete in the WSL Article
Read our new captain's thoughts on the Manchester derby and our upcoming game against reigning champions Arsenal.
United Women ready for Manchester derby Article
Casey Stoney says her Reds are raring to go for this weekend's exciting WSL opener against Manchester City.
Revealed: United Women's new captain Article
Katie Zelem will skipper our women's team in 2019/20.
Zelem is United Women's Player of the Year Article
Katie Zelem has claimed the inaugural award after an impressive season for Casey Stoney's side.
Women's Player of the Year: The nominees Article
Winning the title was a team effort, but which three players have our women's squad nominated for the individual award?
Stoney: Our mentality must be right Article
United Women's head coach Casey Stoney previews tonight's chance to clinch promotion, at home to Aston Villa Ladies.