Aly Wagner’s Top 25 Players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Just over 730 of the world’s most talented footballers will play in 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand this summer, but only a few are likely to be the real difference-makers in their country.

From now until the start of the tournament, Aly Wagner — two-time Olympic Gold medalist with a record United States women’s national team — will count down the 25 best players competing at this year’s World Cup.

25. Irene Paredesdefender, Spain

Paredes delivers just what you’d expect from a Spaniard – she’s the initiator of the attack.

Irene Paredes of Spain: No. 25 | Aly Wagner’s Top 25 Players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

24. Rasheedat AjibadeFront, Nigeria

Ajibade can play anywhere in attack with his pace and desire to get rid of defenders when dribbling.

Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade No. 24 | Aly Wagner’s Top 25 Players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

23. grace Geyorocentral defender, France

The France international and PSG captain can cement himself as the main assist for the longtime underperforming France team.

France’s Grace Geyoro: No. 23 | Aly Wagner’s Top 25 Players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

22. Jill Roordcentral defender, Netherlands

Roord got a taste of the World Cup four years ago in France. Since then, she has improved a lot as a player with her growing experience and confidence.

Jill Roord of the Netherlands: No. 22 | Aly Wagner’s Top 25 Players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

21. Ella TooneStriker, England

Toone, who played brilliantly from the bench in England’s miraculous Euro championship last year, will have to take the next step in her development next summer for the Three Lions.

Britain’s Ella Toone: No. 21 | Aly Wagner’s Top 25 Players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

20. Melchie DumornayMidfielder, Haiti

One of the young soccer stars took the next place in the countdown. Full disclosure, Dumornay is not yet a proven talent. But she’s worth the bet and definitely worth a look.

Haitian Melchie Dumornay: No. 20 | Aly Wagner’s Top 25 Players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

19. Kadidiatou DianiStriker , France

D1 Féminine’s Player of the Year will lead France this summer in Australia and New Zealand if Marie-Antoinette Katoto is not fully fit.

French Kadidiatou Diani: No. 19 | Aly Wagner’s Top 25 Players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

18. Alex MorganFront, USA

The hero of the 2019 Women’s World Cup semi-final against England will play the other main roles for this summer’s red white blue, Australia and New Zealand.

Alex Morgan of USA: Number 18 | Aly Wagner’s Top 25 Players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

17. Sophia SmithFront, USA

Smith’s scoring ability will play a huge role for the United States without Mallory Swanson due to injury.

Sophia Smith of the United States: Number 17 | Aly Wagner’s Top 25 Players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

16. Rabbit ShawFront, Jamaica

Jamaica never made it past the group stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, but with Bunny Shaw leading the way, they still have the best chance.

Jamaica’s Bunny Shaw: Number 16 | Aly Wagner’s top 25 players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

15. Lindsey Horan, Midfielder,USA

The box-to-box midfielder has lifted titles wherever she has played for club and country.

USWNT’s Lindsey Horan: Number 15 | Aly Wagner’s top 25 players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

14. Lucy Bronze, Defender, England

The 2019 Silver Ball winner is back with England and will be looking for more goals in Australia and New Zealand.

British Lucy: Number 14 | Aly Wagner’s top 25 players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

13. Fridolina Rolfö, Striker, Sweden

If you watch the 2020 Olympics, then you see the talent that Sweden has and that starts with the versatile and all-round footballer, Fridolina Rolfö.

Fridolina Rolfö of Sweden: No. 13 | Aly Wagner’s top 25 players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

twelfth. Georgia Stanway, Midfielder, England

Georgia Stanway is set to make its World Cup debut this summer. The Bayern Munich star has an incentive to act as a two-sided midfielder.

England’s Georgia Stanway: No. 12 | Aly Wagner’s top 25 players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

11 Pernille Harder, Forward, Denmark

Pernille Harder may be bowing from Chelseabut her Denmark team returned to the Women’s World Cup for the first time since 2007.

Pernille Harder of Denmark: No. 11 | Aly Wagner’s top 25 players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

ten. Debinha, Striker, Brazil

Brazilian star Debinha’s dribbling skills, speed, creativity and scoring ability have helped her break into the top 10.

Brazil’s Debinha: No. 10 | Aly Wagner’s Top 25 Players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

9. Rose Lavelle, Midfielder, USA

We’ve reached our last American on the countdown at Rose Lavelle.

Lavelle Rose of America: No. 9 | Aly Wagner’s Top 25 Players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

8. Alexandra Popp, Striker, Germany

Alexandra Popp needs to get back on track if Germany wants to regain its championship status at the World Cup.

Alexandra Popp of Germany: No. 8 | Aly Wagner’s Top 25 Players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

7. Caroline Graham Hansen, Striker, Norway

Noway needs to bounce back from their performance at the Euros and for that to happen, Caroline Graham Hansen will have to take the lead and create space for her star teammate. Ada Hegerberg.

Norway’s Caroline Graham Hansen: Number 7 | Aly Wagner’s Top 25 Players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

6. Ada Hegerberg, Striker, Norway

The first Ballon d’Or Féminin winner, Ada Hegerberg, is back on the world’s biggest stage.

Norway’s Ada Hegerberg: Number 6 | Aly Wagner’s Top 25 Players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

This story will be updated until the start of the World Cup on July 20.

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