Arsenal forwards Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang have been awarded MBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours List for 2026.
All three played a crucial part in the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 triumph, with Russo starting every game and scoring in the final against Spain, Chloe Kelly scoring winning spot kicks against Italy and Spain and Michelle Agyemang scoring crucial late goals against Italy and Sweden to help England to glory.
Agyemang also went on to win the Young Player of the Tournament award and was voted BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year. Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick said, ‘On behalf of everyone at Arsenal Football Club, we congratulate Alessia, Chloe and Michelle on receiving MBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026.
‘Alessia, Chloe and Michelle all played pivotal roles in England’s inspirational Euros win last summer, following on from our historic UEFA Champions League triumph in May. We’re hugely proud of them, and together with all our international players, of the way they represent Arsenal on the biggest stage.’