Maddy Cusack had played for Sheffield United since 2019 (Picture: Getty Images)
Tributes have poured in for Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack who has died at the age of 27.
Her brother, Richard, shared a tribute on X, formerly Twitter, that said: ‘My beautiful sister. May you rest in peace Maddy.’
Cusack, named vice-captain last month, had just started her sixth season with the Blades in the Women’s Championship and was the longest-serving player in their current squad.
A statement on the club’s official website read: ‘Sheffield United Football Club is devastated to report the sad news of the passing of Maddy Cusack.
‘Maddy, a women’s team player since 2019 and marketing executive for the Football Club, passed away on Wednesday.
Maddy Cusack’s brother paid tribute to her ‘beautiful sister’ (Picture: Richard Cusack)
Maddy Cusack was Sheffield United’s longest serving player (Picture: Getty)
Maddy Cusack also represented WSL side Aston Villa (Picture: Getty)
‘A respected player, Maddy, 27, last season reached the milestone of 100 appearances for Sheffield United Women.
‘Additionally, she was a valued colleague in the offices at Bramall Lane, moving over from the Sheffield United Community Foundation to the club in 2021 to help market all areas of the Blades.’
Cusack joined the Blades halfway through their first campaign in the women’s second tier in January 2019 and last season became the first woman to reach 100 appearances for the club.
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The former England youth international signed a new contract extension with the Blades in July.
The Blades said talks over ‘suitable tributes and celebrating Maddy’s life’ will continue privately, adding: ‘The club and Maddy’s family would appreciate a period of privacy and will not comment further at this sad time.’
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