A scientifically sound Top 20 Women’s Soccer Players List. First of its kind! Ok, so science had nothing to do with it. I based it on this year’s performance, big stage opportunities, roles on their club/NT, personal achievements, and the eyeball test.
- Nadine Keßler [wiki / video]
WCQ, Algarve Cup Winner, Bundesliga Champ, 2014 CL Winner, 2015 CL Quarter-finalists, UEFA Best Women’s Player in Europe - Nilla Fischer [wiki]
WCQ, Bundesliga Champ, 2014 CL Winner, 2015 CL Quarter-finalists - Kim Little [wiki / video]
WCQ playoffs, NWSL Shield Winner, NWSL BEST XI, NWSL MVP, NWSL Golden Boot - Vero Boquete [wiki / video]
Spain’s first WCQ, 2014 CL Runner Up, 2015 CL Quarter-finalists, NWSL Best XI - Aya Miyama [wiki / video]
WCQ, Algarve Cup Runner Up, Asia Cup Winner, Asia Cup Player of the Tournament, Asian Games Runner Up, Nadeshiko Regular Season Winner, Nadeshiko Best XI - Louisa Nécib [wiki / video]
WCQ, Cyprus Cup Winner, D1 Feminine Champ, Coupe de France Winner, D1 Feminine Assist Leader - Nahomi Kawasumi [wiki / video]
WCQ, Algarve Cup Runner Up, Asia Cup Winner, Asian Games Runner Up, NWSL Shield Winner, NWSL Best XI - Celia Sasic [wiki / video]
WCQ, Algarve Cup Winner, Bundesliga Runner Up, Bundesliga Golden Boot, DFB-Pokal Winner, 2015 CL Quarter-finalists - Lauren Holiday [wiki / video]
WCQ, NWSL Champ, NWSL Best XI, U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year - Marta [wiki / video]
WCQ, Tournament of Brasilia Winner, 2014 CL Runner Up, 2015 CL Quarter-finalists, Damallsvenskan Champ - Anja Mittag [wiki / video]
WCQ, Algarve Cup Winner, Damallsvenskan champ, Damallsvenskan Assist Leader, 2015 CL Quarter-finalists - Wendie Renard [wiki]
WCQ, Cyprus Cup Winner, D1 Feminine Champ, Coupe de France Winner - Becky Sauerbrunn [wiki]
WCQ, NWSL Champ, NWSL Best XI, NWSL Defender of the Year - Caroline Seger [wiki]
WCQ, 2014 CL Runner Up, 2015 CL Quarter-finalists - Lara Dickenmann [wiki]
Switzerland’s first WCQ, D1 Feminine Champ, Coupe de France Winner, Swiss Player of the Year - Ramona Bachmann [wiki / video]
Switzerland’s first WCQ, Damallsvenskan Champ, 2015 CL Quarter-finalists - Lotta Schelin [wiki / twitter]
WCQ, D1 Feminine Champ, Coupe de France Winner, Top Scorer for Sweden, Daimantbollen Winner, Sweden Forward of the Year - Jessica Fishlock [wiki / video]
Wales highest FIFA ranking, 2015 CL Quarter-finalists, 2013-14 W-League Champ, W-League Grand Final Player of the Match, NWSL Shield winner, NWSL Best XI, NWSL Assist Leader - Carli Lloyd [wiki / video]
WCQ, NWSL Second XI, 7th in All Time USWNT Scorers - Ali Riley [wiki]
WCQ, OFC Nations Cup Champ, Damallsvenskan Champ, 2015 CL Quarter-finalists