10 Best Female Soccer Players In The World in 2023

4. Alex Morgan – San Diego Wave / USA

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Even at 33, Alex Morgan remains a force in women’s football, scoring 16 goals in 19 NWSL matches this year and winning the 2022 CONCACAF Women’s Championship with Team USA. With over 200 national team appearances and 119 goals, Morgan is set for her final FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023, where she could secure her third World Cup medal.

5. Lucy Bronze – Barcelona / England

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Lucy Bronze, one of the best defenders in women’s football, continues to excel at the highest level. She was part of the UEFA Women’s Championship-winning Lionesses and joined Barcelona in 2022 after stints at Manchester City, Liverpool, and Lyon. At 31, Bronze’s experience is invaluable.

6. Ada Hegerberg – Lyon / Norway

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Norwegian forward and former Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg remains a dominant force in women’s football. She was part of Lyon’s team that reached the UEFA Women’s Champions League final last season and secured her 15th league title in 16 seasons.

7. Vivianne Miedema – Arsenal / Netherlands

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Vivianne Miedema, a prolific Dutch forward, is part of the Netherlands’ golden generation of female footballers. With a silver boot from the 2017 Women’s Euros and a spot on the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Team of the Tournament, the 26-year-old Arsenal forward is a scoring sensation.

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