Who will be the stars of the Women's World Cup?

There are therefore plenty of candidates for the title of best player in the tournament. But it's not just her that is talked about in advance, other female kickers such as the Swiss Alisha Lehmann or US striker Trinity Rodman are not only in focus because of their sporting achievements.

Marta has received the World Player of the Year award six times, but apart from Copa America victories - most recently four in a row - she was denied a major triumph with the national team. In five World Cup participations, second place in 2007 was the highest of emotions, plus two silver medals at the Olympics in 2004 and 2008. Her sixth World Cup will be the final round of the last chance, as she had already confirmed in advance that she would not be taking part in the future to be part of this major event.

Brazilian Marta is a legend of women's football. © APA/afp / DENIS CHARLET

With 17 goals she is the World Cup record goalscorer, which is only a small proportion of her more than 100 goals in the national jersey. “Marta is a queen, an icon. She has a lot of energy. I've said a few times that when it matters in the front half, she's one of the best," said Brazil team boss Pia Sundhage. The Swede left it open whether she would include Marta in the starting lineup for the duels with Panama, France and Jamaica. There is a specific reason for this: The 37-year-old only made her comeback in February after a year-long break due to a torn cruciate ligament.

From April onwards, she played a key role again in the US team Orlando Pride, where she is captain. “The experienced players will be important in the tournament, they ensure the right balance between young and old,” said Sundhage, who is the first foreign woman to coach Brazil’s team. Alexia putellas has a similar story of suffering behind her as Marta. The 29-year-old midfielder tore her cruciate ligament shortly before the 2022 European Championships and only returned to club action with Champions League winners FC Barcelona at the end of April.

Alexia Putellas has been named the best player in the world twice. © ANSA / FRANCK FIFE

Despite the injury, the award for the best player in the world was given for the second time in a row. Putellas is not quite her old self yet, which is another reason why the “joker role” could be planned for her, as in the season finale at Barca. Alex Morgan Only Putellas had to admit defeat in the election for world footballer, and with her team she now has the opportunity to “fight back”. The Americans are the big chasers at the World Cup, also because of Morgan, who has already scored more than 120 times in the team uniform. In 2019 there were six goals on the way to the World Cup title in France.

“Alex is a born player for big moments. It is unique,” emphasized US team boss Vlatko Andonovski. The San Diego Wave captain also scores regularly for her club. Probably more than being a leader off the pitch Megan Rapinoe , which has also attracted attention with political messages in the past, will be required. For the 38-year-old striker, the fourth World Cup - she was the shooting queen in 2019 - will definitely be the last; she will end her career after the season. teammate Trinity Rodman could be her daughter. The 21-year-old winger is the highest-paid player in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Social media plays a big role Father Dennis Rodman can also be proud; the basketball legend is considered one of the best NBA defensive players in history. On Instagram, the 62-year-old is still a big name with 2,5 million followers, compared to alisha lehman but only a small number. 13,7 million fans follow the 24-year-old Aston Villa striker, making her the most influential influencer in women's football as well as a sports personality in Switzerland.

Sam Kerr has “only” 1,2 million followers, but the entire hopes of co-host Australia, who have never been to the World Cup semi-finals, rest on their shoulders. Carina Wenninger, who came out as a “fan,” is also hoping for a successful performance by the 29-year-old Chelsea striker. “She has brutal speed, a great finish and is also very strong in the air for her size,” said the ex-ÖFB team captain. “She could become one of the most eye-catching players at the World Cup.” Maybe so Pernille Harder . The Dane, who has won seven championship titles in three countries, comes to the World Cup premiere at the age of 30 full of motivation.

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Who will be the stars of the Women's World Cup?

“Queen” Marta for Brazil, world footballer Alexia Putellas for Spain, Alex Morgan for the USA: The line-up of star players at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand (from July 20th) is large.

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