Leah Williamson Receives OBE for Her Outstanding Contribution to Football Leah Williamson, the captain of the Lionesses, has been honored with the prestigious Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of her exceptional contributions to football. This distinguished honor was announced in the King's New Year's Honors list at the close of 2022, and it symbolizes not only her remarkable achievements but also her dedication to the sport. Williamson's leadership was instrumental in England's victory over Germany in the Euro 2022 final,