The 50 Best Female Footballers in the World
by S Samayanka | Updated Mar 27, 2024
The 50 Best Female Footballers in the World
Have you ever thought about the top players in women's football? On the field, these incredible athletes show the value of talent, determination, and teamwork. With their skill and love for the beautiful game, these players inspire us all, whether they are defenders or score amazing goals.
1
Aitana Bonmatí
Spain
Barcelona
Midfielder
2
Sam Kerr
Australia
Chelsea
Forward
3
Mary Earps
England
Manchester United
Goalkeeper
4
Linda Caicedo
Colombia
Real Madrid
Forward
5
Salma Paralluelo
Spain
Barcelona
Forward
6
Alexandra Popp
Germany
Wolfsburg
Forward
7
Fridolina Rolfö
Sweden
Barcelona
Forward/Defender
8
Mapi León
Spain
Barcelona
Defender
9
Jenni Hermoso
Spain
Pachuca
Forward/Midfielder
10
Olga Carmona
Spain
Real Madrid
Defender
11
Lauren James
England
Chelsea
Forward
12
Kadidiatou Diani
France
Lyon
Forward
13
Sophia Smith
USA
Portland Thorns
Forward
14
Lena Oberdorf
Germany
Wolfsburg
Midfielder
15
Caroline Graham Hansen
Norway
Barcelona
Forward
16
Patri Guijarro
Spain
Barcelona
Midfielder
17
Keira Walsh
England
Barcelona
Midfielder
18
Millie Bright
England
Chelsea
Defender
19
Caitlin Foord
Australia
Arsenal
Forward
20
Rachel Daly
England
Aston Villa
Defender/Forward
21
Naomi Girma
USA
San Diego Wave
Defender
22
Lauren Hemp
England
Manchester City
Forward
23
Lucy Bronze
England
Barcelona
Defender
24
Katie McCabe
Ireland
Arsenal
Various
25
Ona Batlle
Spain
Barcelona
Defender
26
Debinha
Brazil
Kansas City Current
Forward
27
Hinata Miyazawa
Japan
Manchester United
Midfielder
28
Asisat Oshoala
Nigeria
Barcelona
Forward
29
Lindsey Horan
USA
Lyon
Midfielder
30
Mariona Caldentey
Spain
Barcelona
Forward
31
Kerolin
Brazil
North Carolina Courage
Forward
32
Khadija Shaw
Jamaica
Manchester City
Forward
33
Georgia Stanway
England
Bayern Munich
Midfielder
34
Amanda Ilestedt
Sweden
Arsenal
Defender
35
Wendie Renard
France
Lyon
Defender
36
Guro Reiten
Norway
Chelsea
Midfielder
37
Melchie Dumornay
Haiti
Lyon
Midfielder
38
Grace Geyoro
France
PSG
Midfielder
39
Jill Roord
Netherlands
Manchester City
Midfielder
40
Alessia Russo
England
Arsenal
Forward
41
Steph Catley
Australia
Arsenal
Defender
42
Ewa Pajor
Poland
Wolfsburg
Forward
43
Esmee Brugts
Netherlands
Barcelona
Forward/Defender
44
Yui Hasegawa
Japan
Manchester City
Midfielder
45
Magdalena Eriksson
Sweden
Bayern Munich
Defender
46
Stina Blackstenius
Sweden
Arsenal
Forward
47
Rose Lavelle
USA
OL Reign
Midfielder
48
Ellie Carpenter
Australia
Lyon
Defender
49
Irene Paredes
Spain
Barcelona
Defender
50
Alex Greenwood
England
Manchester City
Defender
S.No
Player
Country
Club
Position
Aitana Bonmati
Aitana Bonmatí Conca is a Catalan professional football player. She plays midfield for both the Spain national team and Liga F club Barcelona. Bonmati is marked as the best player in the world; she is good at soccer. Bonmati has been an outstanding player for both Barcelona and Spain. She contributed to Barcelona's league and Champions League wins.
She was also a major factor in Spain's World Cup success. Bonmati is just 26 years old and is already a pro at playing games and performing tricky moves. Bonmati has won the Women's Ballon d'Or and other trophies from UEFA. UEFA named Bonmati as the Women's Player of the Year, and she is holding the Women's Ballon d'Or.
Sam Kerr
Samantha May Kerr, OAM, is an Australian professional soccer player. She plays as a striker for FA Women's Super League club Chelsea and the Australian women's national team. From 2019, she has been the captain of the team. Sam Kerr is 30 years old and has scored 29 goals in 38 games for Chelsea, which helped them win the English League and the Cup again.
She even scored the only goal in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Kerr got injured, and she did not have her best season. She played well for Chelsea before she got hurt in her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), ending her season soon. Despite this, she has been one of the top three football players.
Salma Paralluelo
Salma Celeste Paralluelo Ayingono is a professional football player in Spanish. She was a former sprinter and plays as the left winger for Liga F club Barcelona and the Spanish women's national team. In 2022, she played her first game for Barcelona.
She has already scored 20 goals this season for Barcelona, helping her club win games and titles. Salma Paralluelo has achieved multiple awards for her playing style and skills. She was a starter in the Champions League final, and they won against Wolfsburg. Salma also played in the World Cup for Spain and helped them win too.
Keira Walsh
Keira Fae Walsh is an English professional football player. She plays midfielder for the England women's national team and Liga F club Barcelona. She has impressed everyone with her skills, and now she is one of the important players on England's soccer team. People continued to keep talking about her once she moved to Spain.
She was selected for the FIFA Women's World XI team based on her leadership abilities, excellent work values, and game sense. In 2023, Walsh won the Champions League and the Spanish title with Barcelona. She was also nominated for the FIFA Best Women's Player of the Year award.
Alexandra Popp
Alexandra Popp-Höppe is a German football player. He plays as the striker for both the German national team and the Frauen-Bundesliga team VfL Wolfsburg. She is an excellent player for Germany, which is one of the best soccer teams in the world. Popp is known for remaining calm under pressure and motivating her players to give their best.
Popp played a part in Germany's World Cup success by scoring half of their eight goals and scoring in each of their three group-stage matches. Popp had another successful year in 2023 after having Germany win second in the Women's European Championship in 2022.
Linda Caicedo
Linda Lizeth Caicedo Alegría is a professional football player from Colombia who plays as a forward for both the Colombia women's national team and Liga F club Real Madrid. She is well known for scoring goals in games. She made her big move by getting into Real Madrid, which made her fans excited to see her play on the world stage.
People were interested to see how she would perform in her first senior World Cup because she had played for Colombia in both the U20 and U17 World Cups. Caicedo was one of Colombia's strongest performers in the Women's World Cup and led her team to their best-ever quarterfinal finish.
Caroline Graham Hansen
Caroline Graham Hansen is a Norwegian professional football player. She plays as a winger for both the women's national team of Norway and FC Barcelona, a team in the Spanish Liga F. Only a few players in the world can set themselves up for goals as easily as she can. She is great on the field, scoring goals in games for Barcelona.
This shows her talent and how important she is for her team. She is one of the main players in Barcelona, and she is good at getting past defenders and creating opportunities for her team.
Fridolina Rolfö
Fridolina Rolfö is a Swedish professional footballer. She plays as a forward for both the Sweden national team and FC Barcelona, a team in the Spanish Liga F. When she runs down the left side of the field, her strength, speed, and simplicity are quite impressive. She is good at playing in two different positions one as a left-back for Barcelona and as a left-winger for Sweden.
She played a big part in Barcelona winning both the Liga F and the Champions League, showing her contributions towards the team's success. Rolfö helped Sweden win third in the World Cup last summer by scoring three goals and winning the Champions League final. She faced injuries in the years 2023-24 and wants to get back on the field as soon as possible.
Mary Earps
Mary Alexandra Earps, MBE, is an English goalkeeper. She plays for both the England national team and Manchester United's Women's Super League squad. Mary Earps has won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. She was an outstanding player for Manchester United, leading them to their first-ever European tournament.
Mary's goalkeeping skills are getting better day by day, and in 2023 she was named the best goalkeeper. In England's journey to the World Cup final, she saved a penalty kick, but unfortunately, England lost to Spain. Mary's actions show that she is not just a great goalkeeper, but also someone who wishes to make a difference.
Lauren James
Lauren Elizabeth James is known as an English professional football player. She plays forward for both the England women's national team and Chelsea of the Women's Super League. She has been known as one of the best forward players. In the 2023 World Cup, Lauren showed how talented she is she scored a hat trick against China. She got a red card in a game against Nigeria.
Even though she had to miss some matches, she came back in the final match against Spain. She is termed "the most naturally gifted player in the country" by her club manager, Emma Hayes. Lauren is well known for her skills and the amazing talent she has, and she keeps getting better every day.