The Guardian’s annual Top 100 Female Footballers list is a celebration of the best players in the world, featuring standout performances over the past 12 months. This year, the list includes contributions from 99 esteemed judges, ranging from top coaches like Vlatko Andonovski and Joe Montemurro to former players and international experts. The rankings reflect a comprehensive global perspective on women’s football, with 22 NWSL players making the list, with 5 of them making the top 10.

NWSL Players in the Top 100

3. Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns)

5. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit)

7. Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride)

9. Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars)

10. Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave)

19. Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current)

27. Marta (Orlando Pride)

28. Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars)

32. Ann-Katrin Berger (NJ/NY Gotham FC)

45. Rose Lavelle (NJ/NY Gotham FC)

53. Racheal Kundananji (Bay FC)

55. Tarciane (Houston Dash)

58. Delphine Cascarino (San Diego Wave)

70. Asisat Oshoala (Bay FC)

71. Croix Bethune (Washington Spirit)

76. Esther (NJ/NY Gotham FC)

78. Alyssa Thompson (Angel City FC)

80. Debinha (Kansas City Current)

85. Rafaelle (Orlando Pride)

89. Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns)

96. Lynn Williams (NJ/NY Gotham FC)

100. Jess Carter (NJ/NY Gotham FC)