Top 10 Greatest Women's Football Players of All Time

American legend who scored 158 goals in 275 international caps, Mia Hamm won 2 Olympic golds (1996, 2004) and 2 FIFA Women World Cups (1991, 1999). Named FIFA World Player of the Year in 2001 and 2002, she popularized women soccer in the United States.

US striker who held the all-time international goals record with 184 at retirement. Wambach earned 2 Olympic gold medals (2004, 2012) and the 2015 World Cup title. Named 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year, her aerial dominance and clutch scoring were unmatched.

Germany all-time leading scorer with 128 goals in 214 caps, Birgit Prinz won 3 consecutive FIFA World Player of the Year awards (2003-2005) and 2 FIFA Women World Cups (2003, 2007). She also claimed 5 UEFA Women Championship titles with Germany.

Canada captain holds the all-time international scoring record with 190 goals in 331 caps, surpassing Abby Wambach in 2020. Sinclair led Canada to Olympic gold at Tokyo 2021 and earned 2 Olympic bronze medals. She played across 6 World Cups spanning 23 years.

Chinese forward named FIFA Female Player of the Century (shared with Michelle Akers), Sun Wen won the 1999 World Cup Golden Ball and Golden Boot with 7 goals. She scored 106 international goals and led China to the 1999 World Cup final and 1996 Olympic silver.

Japan greatest player won the 2011 FIFA World Player of the Year and Golden Ball after leading Japan to a stunning 2011 World Cup victory. Sawa scored 83 international goals in 205 caps across 6 World Cups, including the dramatic equalizer in the 2011 final.

Spanish midfielder who won back-to-back Ballon dOr Feminin awards (2021, 2022) and the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona in 2021. Putellas has redefined the modern midfielder role with elite vision, passing range, and goal-scoring from deep positions.

Australia all-time leading scorer and WSL all-time top scorer, Sam Kerr has won 4 continental Golden Boot awards across the W-League and NWSL. A dynamic striker with acrobatic finishing, she led Chelsea to multiple WSL titles and reached the 2023 World Cup final.

Spanish maestro who won the 2023 Ballon dOr after claiming the World Cup Golden Ball as Spain won their first Women World Cup. Bonmati also earned the 2023 UEFA Best Player award and Champions League with Barcelona, establishing herself as the game brightest star.

American legend who scored 158 goals in 275 international caps, Mia Hamm won 2 Olympic golds (1996, 2004) and 2 FIFA Women World Cups (1991, 1999). Named FIFA World Player of the Year in 2001 and 2002, she popularized women soccer in the United States.

US striker who held the all-time international goals record with 184 at retirement. Wambach earned 2 Olympic gold medals (2004, 2012) and the 2015 World Cup title. Named 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year, her aerial dominance and clutch scoring were unmatched.

Germany all-time leading scorer with 128 goals in 214 caps, Birgit Prinz won 3 consecutive FIFA World Player of the Year awards (2003-2005) and 2 FIFA Women World Cups (2003, 2007). She also claimed 5 UEFA Women Championship titles with Germany.

Canada captain holds the all-time international scoring record with 190 goals in 331 caps, surpassing Abby Wambach in 2020. Sinclair led Canada to Olympic gold at Tokyo 2021 and earned 2 Olympic bronze medals. She played across 6 World Cups spanning 23 years.

Chinese forward named FIFA Female Player of the Century (shared with Michelle Akers), Sun Wen won the 1999 World Cup Golden Ball and Golden Boot with 7 goals. She scored 106 international goals and led China to the 1999 World Cup final and 1996 Olympic silver.

Japan greatest player won the 2011 FIFA World Player of the Year and Golden Ball after leading Japan to a stunning 2011 World Cup victory. Sawa scored 83 international goals in 205 caps across 6 World Cups, including the dramatic equalizer in the 2011 final.

Spanish midfielder who won back-to-back Ballon dOr Feminin awards (2021, 2022) and the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona in 2021. Putellas has redefined the modern midfielder role with elite vision, passing range, and goal-scoring from deep positions.

Australia all-time leading scorer and WSL all-time top scorer, Sam Kerr has won 4 continental Golden Boot awards across the W-League and NWSL. A dynamic striker with acrobatic finishing, she led Chelsea to multiple WSL titles and reached the 2023 World Cup final.

Spanish maestro who won the 2023 Ballon dOr after claiming the World Cup Golden Ball as Spain won their first Women World Cup. Bonmati also earned the 2023 UEFA Best Player award and Champions League with Barcelona, establishing herself as the game brightest star.