Women’s football has grown exponentially in the 21st century, especially over the past several years. We’ve seen record-breaking attendance at the league and international level, we’ve seen national teams closing the competitive gap to traditional giants of the game, and young stars are popping up all over the world to illustrate the rising immense talent.
At the center of it all is the individual talent on show. From legends such as United States‘ Mia Hamm and Brazil‘s Marta, to younger players Alexia Putellas, Sam Kerr and more, they’ve all contributed to the game in their own unique way. So how do we rank them against each other?
After looking at individual achievements, their performances for club and country, and their overall impact on the game, we were able to put together the best 20 women’s soccer players in the 21st century.
Let the debate begin!
Key accomplishments: Six-time FIFA World Player of the Year, Brazil’s top goal scorer all time, record World Cup goal scorer, Golden Ball winner 2007 Women’s World Cup, Golden Boot winner 2007 Women’s World Cup
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