Women football in Canada has made huge progress in recent years with Canada women’s national team emerging as a global and continental force to be reckon with.
The successes recorded in recent could only be possible due to the influence of some renowned names in the women’s game in Canada. Below are five top names;
- Christine Sinclair
Christine Sinclair is the captain of the Canada national team and is the all-time leading scorer in international women’s football. She is a striker who is known for her finishing ability, her dribbling skills, and her ability to score goals from all over the pitch.
Sinclair is a legend of the women’s game, and she is an inspiration to young female footballers all over the world.
- Jessie Fleming
Jessie Fleming is a midfielder who is known for her creativity, her passing skills, and her ability to score goals from outside the box. She is also a good dribbler and set-piece taker.
Fleming is a key player for Chelsea and for the Canada national team. She is one of the most talented young players in the world, and she is sure to have a bright future ahead of her.
- Stephanie Labbé
Stephanie Labbé is a goalkeeper who is known for her shot-stopping ability and her leadership skills. She is also a good passer and can help her team to build attacks from the back.
Labbé was a key player for PSG and for Canada national team before retiring in 2022. She was one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
- Janine Beckie
Janine Beckie is a winger who is known for her pace, her dribbling skills, and her ability to create chances for herself and her teammates. She is also a good finisher and set-piece taker.
Beckie is a key player for Portland Thorns and for the Canada national team. She is a very versatile player, and she can play in a number of different positions.
- Kailen Sheridan
Kailen Sheridan is a goalkeeper who is known for her shot-stopping ability and her ability to come off her line to collect crosses. She is also a good passer and can help her team to build attacks from the back.
Sheridan is a key player for San Diego Wave FC and for the Canada national team. She is a very promising young goalkeeper, and she is sure to have a bright future ahead of her.
