Maddy Cusack

Madeleine Cusack was an English footballer who played as a midfielder. She began her career with local club Nottingham Forest before moving to Aston Villa, where she made her professional debut. She joined Birmingham City in 2017 and spent a year there before moving to Leicester City in 2018. She moved to Sheffield United in January 2019. She played for England U19s at international level. In January 2024, the Football Association opened a formal investigation into her death after reports of wrongdoing by her club manager. The inquest is due to restart on 7 December 2026.²