Female Soccer Players
10. Kelly Smith
9. Hanna Ljungberg
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The popularity of women's soccer has increased exponentially since the inaugural Women's World Cup in 1991, and with the improved quality of play has come a steady stream of great players over the years.
This is our list of the 10 greatest female soccer players ever.
Most of these names you'll recognize, whether you've followed the game only in America or on the world stage.
Who would make your top 10? Let us know in the comments.
10. Kelly Smith
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Highlights: Here
English legend Kelly Smith has won loads of silverware during a sterling career with Arsenal.
And since debuting for England as a 17-year-old in 1995, she has scored 45 times in 111 international matches.
9. Hanna Ljungberg
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Highlights: Here
Hanna Ljungberg scored 72 international goals for Sweden in a career that lasted from 1996-2008, and she was a vital member of the team that finished second at the 2003 Women's World Cup.
Ljungberg—no relation to former Arsenal player Freddie Ljungberg—finished third in the FIFA World Player of the Year voting in 2003.
8. Renate Lingor
7. Cristiane
6. Abby Wambach (United States)
5. Homare Sawa
Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images
The popularity of women's soccer has increased exponentially since the inaugural Women's World Cup in 1991, and with the improved quality of play has come a steady stream of great players over the years.
This is our list of the 10 greatest female soccer players ever.
Most of these names you'll recognize, whether you've followed the game only in America or on the world stage.
Who would make your top 10? Let us know in the comments.
10. Kelly Smith
Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
Highlights: Here
English legend Kelly Smith has won loads of silverware during a sterling career with Arsenal.
And since debuting for England as a 17-year-old in 1995, she has scored 45 times in 111 international
9. Hanna Ljungberg
Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images
The popularity of women's soccer has increased exponentially since the inaugural Women's World Cup in 1991, and with the improved quality of play has come a steady stream of great players over the years.
This is our list of the 10 greatest female soccer players ever.
Most of these names you'll recognize, whether you've followed the game only in America or on the world stage.
Who would make your top 10? Let us know in the comments.
10. Kelly Smith
Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
Highlights: Here
English legend Kelly Smith has won loads of silverware during a sterling career with Arsenal.
And since debuting for England as a 17-year-old in 1995, she has scored 45 times in 111 international matches.
9. Hanna Ljungberg
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
Highlights: Here
Hanna Ljungberg scored 72 international goals for Sweden in a career that lasted from 1996-2008, and she was a vital member of the team that finished second at the 2003 Women's World Cup.
Ljungberg—no relation to former Arsenal player Freddie Ljungberg—finished third in the FIFA World Player of the Year voting in 2003.
8. Renate Lingor
7. Cristiane
6. Abby Wambach (United States)
5. Homare Sawa
Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images
The popularity of women's soccer has increased exponentially since the inaugural Women's World Cup in 1991, and with the improved quality of play has come a steady stream of great players over the years.
This is our list of the 10 greatest female soccer players ever.
Most of these names you'll recognize, whether you've followed the game only in America or on the world stage.
Who would make your top 10? Let us know in the comments.
10. Kelly Smith
Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
Highlights: Here
English legend Kelly Smith has won loads of silverware during a sterling career with Arsenal.
And since debuting for England as a 17-year-old in 1995, she has scored 45 times in 111 international