Maddy Cusack in full, Madeleine Cusack was an English footballer who died on 20 September 2023.
At the time of her death she was the longest-serving player in the Sheffield United women’s squad.
She was also a marketing executive at Sheffield United and the first player to reach 100 appearances for the club.
Maddy Cusack cause of death
Maddy Cusack was found dead by her father at her home in Horsley on 20 September.
The cause of her death has not been officially disclosed by her family, but the police said it was not being treated as suspicious, and an inquest has been opened and adjourned.
Her mother said: “She worried about her career in football, because football to her was everything. So to have that threatened in any way, shape or form, hurt.
“Her spirit was broken, that’s the best way that I can describe it to you.”
The club said in a statement to the BBC: “Sheffield United is in regular communication with the Cusack family and have offered full support following the tragic passing of Maddy.”
Her family have now set up the Maddy Cusack Foundation and are hoping to give football boots to young girls who want to play the game.
“For Madeleine every Christmas we had to have a ball under the Christmas tree and every year she had a brand new pair of boots,” said her mother.
“You know football boots, they’re not the most inexpensive thing to buy and if we can possibly provide some young girls with them to help them on their way Maddy would have loved that, so that’s what we’d like to do.”
Maddy Cusack Age
Maddy Cusack was 27 years old when she died, She was born on 28 October 1995 in Nottingham, England.
Cusack attended the University of Derby where she achieved a first-class honours degree in marketing, public relations, and advertising.
She started her career at Nottingham Forest academy, before transferring to Aston Villa in 2012. In 2017, she joined Birmingham City, then played for Leicester City a year later.
She moved to Sheffield United in January 2019, under head coach Carla Ward. Eighteen months later, she renewed her contract with the club, and subsequently became the first player to reach 100 appearances for Sheffield United.
In 2021, the club’s manager, Neil Redfearn, described Cusack as “a great trainer, a real asset of the club and… someone who wants to get better and wants to drive on”.
Cusack went on to become a marketing executive at Sheffield United alongside her career as a footballer. She signed a new one-year contract with the club in July 2023. A month later, she was named vice-captain of the club.
Cusack was called up for England U19 during the 2013 UEFA Championship qualifying round, but she was not named in the squad for the final tournament.
A year later, she was selected for the 2014 Championship, where she played in all group stage matches.
Maddy Cusack Net worth
Maddy Cusack’s net worth has not been officially disclosed as of 2023. However, based on some sources, it is estimated to be around $2 million.
Her net worth is reflective of her experience and contributions to the world of sports, particularly football.
Maddy Cusack Husband
Maddy Cusack did not have a husband or a partner at the time of her death. She was single and focused on her football career and her marketing job at Sheffield United.
Maddy Cusack Children
There is no information about Maddy Cusack having any children.
Maddy Cusack Family
Mother: Deborah Cusack.
Father: Mr. Cusack.
Sisters: Olivia Cusack and Felicia Cusack.
Brothers: James Cusack and Joseph Cusack.
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