Women's World Cup: Who are the stars to watch out for?
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The 2019 Fifa Women's World Cup is under way, but just how much do you know about the potential stars of the tournament?
Which player has scored the most international goals? Who collects trophies for fun? Who is the highest-rated female player on Fifa 19? Find out all you need to know below.
Nikita Parris: England's lucky charm
With 47 goals in 104 games, Nikita Parris is the all-time top scorer in the Women's Super League. Meanwhile, England have never lost a game in which she has scored.
Marta: The greatest ever?
The captain of Brazil is the all-time Women's World Cup top scorer with 15 goals in 17 games.
Alex Morgan: A global icon
United States forward Alex Morgan was named as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people of 2019, one of only two footballers - along with Mohamed Salah - to make the list.
Wendie Renard: France's serial winner
Wendie Renard has won more than 25 major trophies - including six Champions League titles - with Lyon since 2006.
Sam Kerr: The game's next superstar
Australia's Sam Kerr is the highest-ranking female player in the Fifa 19 video game. Her rating of 89 is higher than Salah (88).
Find out more about Sam Kerr here
BBC Sport has launched #ChangeTheGame this summer to showcase female athletes in a way they never have been before. Through more live women's sport available to watch across the BBC this summer, complemented by our journalism, we are aiming to turn up the volume on women's sport and alter perceptions. Find out more here.
- Published8 June 2019
- Published8 June 2019