The 36-year-old, who retired at the end of the season, has joined a select group of footballers to be honoured at the Manchester venue in recognition of her huge impact on the women's game at domestic and international level.
The induction took place on June 12 during a special event at the Etihad Stadium celebrating Houghton's career and raising money for both City in the Community and the Darby Rimmer Foundation.
"I'm honoured to be inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame so soon after announcing my retirement," Houghton said. "It is a prestigious list, with less than 200 players, managers and teams inducted so I am very humbled."
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