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'A legacy' at 26 - how Hemp has grown at Man City

Lauren Hemp has cemented her status as a Manchester City icon at just 26, reaching 200 matches for the club while recording 74 goals. Since moving from Bristol City in 2018, the attacker has set the all-time WSL record for open-play chance creation, climbed to second on the league's career assist leaderboard, and trails only Khadija Shaw on City's professional-era scoring charts.

Her individual achievements include an unprecedented four PFA Young Player of the Year honors, three PFA Team of the Year selections, and an MBE presented in 2024, the same year she committed to a three-year contract renewal. On the pitch, she recently produced 16 touches in the penalty area alongside team-high attacking-third advancements trailing only Gracie Prior in a clash with Birmingham.

Her tenure has yielded substantial team silverware, including crucial contributions to back-to-back European championships with Sarina Wiegman's England squad alongside a domestic double featuring the Women's FA Cup and City's first WSL championship in ten years under manager Jeglertz. Both her manager and long-time fans like supporters club secretary Jayne Comer laud her infectious passion and loyalty, highlighting her tireless training ethic and ability to ignite excitement whenever she receives possession.