Top 100 Players of 2017
It has been another eventful and historic year in the world of women’s football, both on and off the pitch! Below is a list I have created featuring the Top 100 Players who stood out for me over the last twelve months on both the domestic and international stage. It was not an easy task and I am sure you will not agree with me on all named players and ranking. For this reason I would love to read your feedback in social medias or leave your comments below.
I would like to give thanks to all friends who help me with his list, especially Gina, Karl, Gui and Manu. I hope you enjoy!
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1. Pernille Harder (Forward/Midfielder – Denmark – VFL Wolfsburg)
Pernille Harder Scores Goal for Denmark Netherlands 2-2, Video: Eurosport, EURO Final #WEURO2017 #womensfootball #NEDDEN @PernilleMHarder pic.twitter.com/wmqPncfmsV
— WomensSoccerUnited (@WSUasa) August 6, 2017
2. Lieke Martens (Forward/Midfielder – Netherlands – FC Rosengård/FC Barcelona)
3. Sam Kerr (Forward – Australia – Sky Blue)
4. Dszenifer Maroszán (Midfielder – Germany – Olympique Lyon)
5. Jodie Taylor (Forward – England – Arsenal/Seattle Reign)
6. Wendie Renard (Defender – France – Olympique Lyon)
7. Jackie Groenen (Midfielder – Netherlands – FFC Frankfurt)
8. Steph Houghton (Defender – England – Manchester City)
9. Vivianne Miedema (Forward – Netherlands – FC Bayern München/Arsenal)
10. Lucy Bronze (Defender – England – Manchester City/Olympique Lyon)
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11. Alex Morgan (Forward – USA – Orlando Pride)
Alex Morgan Scores Goal to put the USA 1 up against Canada, Video: U.S. Soccer, Women’s International Friendly Match #womensfootball #USWNT #CANWNT pic.twitter.com/KnFbpn0O8k
— WomensSoccerUnited (@WSUasa) November 10, 2017
12. Cristiane (Forward – Brazil – PSG/Changchun Zhuoyue)
13. Marta (Forward/Midfielder – Brazil – Orlando Pride)
14. Tabitha Chawinga (Forward – Malawi – Kvarnsvedens IK)
15. Megan Rapinoe (Midfielder – USA – Seattle Reign FC)
16. Camille Abily (Midfielder – France – Olympique Lyon)
17. Sam Mewis (Midfielder – USA – North Carolina Courage)
18. Sari Van Veenendaal (Goalkeeper – Netherlands – Arsenal)
19. Ada Hegerberg (Forward – Norway – Olympique Lyon)
20. Eugenie Le Sommer (Forward – France – Olympique Lyon)
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21. Jordan Nobbs (Midfielder – England – Arsenal)
This @JordanNobbs8 FK gets better with every watch ? https://twitter.com/FAWSL/status/929735140993101824/video/1 …
— The FA WSL (@FAWSL) 12 de novembro de 2017
22. Lina Magull (Midfielder – Germany – SC Freiburg)
23. Shirley Cruz (Midfielder – Costa Rica – PSG)
24. Jess Fishlock (Midfielder – Wales – Seattle Reign FC)
25. Saki Kumagai (Midfielder/Defender – Japan – Olympique Lyon)
26. Amandine Henry (Midfielder – France – Portland Thorns FC/ Olympique Lyon)
27. Christen Press (Forward – USA – Chicago Red Stars)
28. Anouk Dekker (Defender – Netherlands – Montpellier HSC)
29. Sarah Bouhaddi (Goalkeeper – France – Olympique Lyon)
30. Irene Paredes (Defender – Spain – PSG)
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31. Formiga (Midfielder – Brazil – PSG)
32. Christine Sinclair (Forward – Canada – Portland Thorns FC)
33. Sara Bjork Gunnarsdotírr (Midfielder – Iceland – VFL Wolfsburg)
34. Grace Geyoro (Midfielder – France – PSG)
35. Abby Dahlkemper (Defender – USA – North Carolina Courage)
36. Sherida Spitse (Midfielder – Netherlands – LSK Kvinner FK/ FC Twente)
37. Amel Majri (Defender/Midfielder – France – Olympique Lyon)
38. Melanie Behringer (Midfielder – Germany – FC Bayern München)
39. Becky Sauerbrunn (Defender – USA – FC Kansas City)
40. Shanice Van den Sanden (Forward – Netherlands – Liverpool/Olympique Lyon)
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41. Kataryna Kiedrzynek (Goalkeeper – Poland – PSG)
42. Toni Duggan (Midfilder/Forward – England – Manchester City/FC Barcelona)
43. Rumi Utsugi (Midfielder – Japan – Seattle Reign FC)
44. Mandy Islacker (Forward – Germany – FFC Frankfurt/FC Bayern München)
45. Kadeisha Buchanan (Defender – Canada – Olympique Lyon)
46. Jennifer Hermoso (Forward – Spain – FC Barcelona/PSG)
47. Barbara Bonansea (Forward – Italy – Brescia/Juventus)
48. Jill Scott (Midfielder – England – Manchester City)
49. Ashley Lawrence (Defender/Midfielder – Canada – PSG)
50. Griedge M’Bock (Defender – France – Olympique Lyon)
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51. Julie Ertz (Defender/Midfielfer – USA – Chicago Red Stars)
52. Verena Aschauer (Defender – Austria – SC Sand)
53. Alexandra Popp (Forward – Germany – VFL Wolfsburg)
54. Adrianna Franch (Goalkeeper – USA – Portland Thorns FC)
55. Nina Burger (Forward – Austria – SC Sand)
56. Beatriz Zaneratto (Forward – Brazil – Incheon Red Angels)
57. Zsanett Jakabfi (Forward – Hungary – VFL Wolfsburg)
58. Nilla Fischer (Defender – Sweden – VFL Wolfsburg)
59. Theresa Nielsen (Defender/Midfielder – Denmark – Brøndby IF/Vålerenga Fotball Damer)
60. Hasret Kayikçi (Forward – Germany – SC Freiburg)
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61. Tabea Kemme (Defender/Midfielder – Germany – FFC Turbine Potsdam)
Tabea Kemme scores goal to put Germany 4 up. Video courtesy of: ZDF HD UEFA Women’s World Cup #womensfootball #WWC2019 pic.twitter.com/kr5DDGHGFA
— WomensSoccerUnited (@WSUasa) September 16, 2017
62. Ewa Pajor (Forward – Poland – VFL Wolfsburg)
63. Mizuho Sakaguchi (Midfielder – Japan – NTV Beleza)
64. Christiane Endler (Goalkeeper – Chile – Valencia/PSG)
65. Mapi León (Defender – Spain – Atlético Madrid/ FC Barcelona)
66. Lindsey Horan (Midfielder/Forward – USA – Portland Thorns FC)
67. Marie-Laure Delie (Forward – France – PSG)
68. Babett Peter (Defender – Germany – VFL Wolfsburg)
69. Almuth Schult (Goalkeeper – Germany – VFL Wolfsburg)
70. Nadia Nadim (Forward – Denmark – Portland Thorns FC)
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71. Svenja Huth (Forward – Germany – FFC Turbine Potsdam)
Svenja Huth Scores Amazing Goal to put Germany 4 up, International Women’s Friendly #womensfootball #GERFRA Video: CStar Direct @svenja_huth https://twitter.com/WSUasa/status/934122216698019840/video/1 …
— WomensSoccerUnited (@WSUasa) 24 de novembro de 2017
72. Hayley Raso (Forward – Australia – Portland Thorns FC)
73. Caroline Graham Hansen (Midfielder – Norway – VfL Wolfsburg)
74. Hedvig Lindahl (Goalkeeper – Sweden – Chelsea)
75. Stina Blackstenius (Forward – Sweden – Montpellier HSC)
76. Ali Krieger (Defender – USA – Orlando Pride)
77. Asisat Oshoala (Forward – Nigeria – Dalian Quanjian F.C.)
78. Steph Catley (Defender – Australia – Orlando Pride)
79. Tessa Wullaert (Forward – Belgium – VfL Wolfsburg)
80. Casey Short (Defender – USA – Chicago Red Stars)
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Charlyn Corral (Forward – Mexico – Levante UD)
¡ES CRACK?! La mexicana?? Charlyn Corral, protagonista en el Levante de España por su capacidad goleadora y su excelsa pegada. https://twitter.com/LaLiga/status/938397534115917824/video/1 …
— Toque Sports (@ToqueSports) 7 de dezembro de 2017
82. Ella Masar (Forward/Defender – USA- FC Rosengård)
83. Amanda Sampedro (Midfielder – Spain – Atlético Madrid)
84. Tameka Butt (Midfielder – Australia – Klepp/Brisbane Roar)
85. Karen Carney (Midfielder – England – Chelsea)
86. Sole Jaimes (Forward – Argentina – Santos FC)
87. Maren Mjelde (Midfielder – Norway – Chelsea)
88. Wang Shuang (Midfilder – China – Dalian Quanjian F.C.)
89. Fran Kirby (Forward – England – Chelsea)
90. Millie Bright (Defender – England – Chelsea)
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91. Alanna Kennedy (Midfielder – Australia – Orlando Pride/Melbourne City FC)
Alanna Kennedy Scores goal for Orlando Pride 1-2. Video: NWSLsoccer National Women’s Soccer League #NWSL #womensfootball #PORvORL pic.twitter.com/gCvdPWa0pX
— WomensSoccerUnited (@WSUasa) October 7, 2017
92. Ilaria Mauro (Forward – Italy – Fiorentina)
93. Ji So-Yeon (Midfielder – South Korea – Chelsea)
94. Vicky Losada (Midfielder – Spain – FC Barcelona)
95. Marta Torrejón (Defender – Spain – FC Barcelona)
96. Sofia Huerta (Forward – USA – Chicago Red Stars)
97. Leicy Santos (Midfielder – Colombia – Independiente Santa Fe)
98. Camila (Midfielder – Brazil – Orlando Pride)
99. Maria Thorisdottir (Defender – Norway – Klepp IL/Chelsea)
100. Lucero Cuevas (Forward – Mexico – Club America)
Women’s football enthusiast based in Brazil. Supporting and raising the profile of the women’s game.
Thank you Izzy