If you're a fan of the game, you've probably heard of some of the hottest soccer players female. Christen Annemarie, Julie Beth Ertz, and Anouk Hologendijk are just a few of the female soccer players that can make you smile. You can read more about them here!
Christen Annemarie Press
Christen Press's professional career has been remarkable. She has a great track record with both the NWSL (and the US Women's National Team). At five years old, she began soccer and has been a major player in the sport ever since. She has won numerous awards and broken many school records in her short career. In her senior year she was named Soccer America's player of the season and Pac-10 player the year. She is also the Stanford Cardinal women’s team's all time leading scorer, scoring 71 goals across 155 matches. After college, she jumped ship to the club scene, joining the Washington Freedom and becoming the first American player to win the Golden Boot award.
Julie Beth Ertz
Julie Beth Ertz is one of the most highly-paid female soccer players around. The Colorado native represented the United States at 2016 Olympics and was part of two FIFA Women's World Cup winning teams. She has received numerous accolades for her athletic achievements. She has twice been named U.S. Soccer's Female Player of Year. She is not only one of the most highly-paid female athletes, but she has been active in many charitable causes, such as the Ertz Family Foundation which aids underprivileged communities to realize their dreams through sport.
Anouk Hoogendijk
Anouk Hoogendijk is a Dutch soccer player who plays for Ajax. She was awarded a bronze at the European Championship. The 5ft 5 inch midfielder has represented the Netherlands 94 times.
Alex Morgan
Alex Morgan was the Tether Ball King at her elementary school. She is now one of the highest paid female soccer players. She was a keen collector of tadpoles, and would bring them home to check if they were frogs. Many women in sports have looked up to her as a role-model and inspiration. Alex is a strong, natural force and a talented female.
Natalie Raquel Vinti Nuno
Natalie Raquel Vinti Nuno was born in America and plays for Mexico's national soccer team. She was also a San Diego Toreros player. She is tall with a beautiful smile. She is one of the most sought-after women in the world. She has six FIFA World Cup titles, and has established herself as a leader in women's soccer.
Lara Dickenmann
Lara Dickenmann is a Swiss footballer who has received national honors the past few seasons. She started her career at the youth level and progressed to the senior team. In 2002, she was the first-team All American in her age group and 2004 was her first All-Big Ten team in her age group. She was also a three time academic all-Big Ten awardee and a fourth-time Ohio State Scholar Athlete. Dickenmann was a member of the New Jersey Wildcats, and later the Jersey Sky Blue. Dickenmann left Ohio State University to join the VfL Wolfsburg women's basketball team in Germany in 2008.
Sydney Leroux
Sydney Leroux is an American soccer player and is part of the Seattle Reign FC. Leroux is also eligible to play for the Canadian national team, which she did during her youth. Interestingly, Sydney Leroux also has a dual nationality - her father was born in the U.S., while her mother is Canadian. She made her professional soccer debut at the age of 15 and currently plays for the Seattle Reign FC in the NWSL. She also played for the Boston Breakers in the NWSL in 2013 and is currently a member of the Seattle Reign FC, which plays in the NWSL.
Jonelle Filigno
Filigno has been to many countries during her career and is now considered one of the most popular female soccer players. She represented Canada in two Olympics, most recently as part a senior national team. In 2012 she scored the winning goal against the British, helping Canada to reach the semifinals of the Olympics and win the bronze. The 27-year old started playing soccer at age seventeen. She's played on both the senior and junior teams. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she won a bronze award with Canada's team.
Alexia Putellas
Alexia Putellas is a talented Spanish female player. She is a professional defender for Barcelona's Prime Division club. She is also a member the Spain national women's soccer team. She has been awarded the Ballon d'Or, UEFA Women's player of the year awards. Putellas was a fan of Rivaldo, Andres Iniesta and Ronaldinho as a child and her father encouraged her to play soccer. Since then, she has become one of the world's most sought-after female soccer players.