Top 25 hottest female footballers in the world right now

Top 25 hottest female footballers in the world right now

Lewis Injai, Cyprine Apindi, Peris Walubengo
updated at December 17, 2023 at 12:02 PM

There are numerous elite female footballers in the modern-day society. They come from various parts of the world. Some have caught the attention of fans because they are easy on the eyes, besides being good at the sport. Discover the hottest female footballers in the world right now.

They say beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. The hottest female footballers in the world right now have gained a cult-like following amongst their fans because of their good looks. Check out the most beautiful female footballers in the world as of 2023.

Hottest female footballers in the world: top 25 list

We have compiled a list of the hottest female footballers you should check out. Learn more about them.

25. Josie Green - Leicester City

  • Full name: Josie Green
  • Date of birth: 25 April 1993
  • Place of birth: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
  • Age: 30 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: British
  • Zodiac sign: Taurus
  • Height: 156cm
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Current team: Leicester City

Josie Green plays for Leicester City in the Women's Super League and the Wales national team. She started her career at Watford F.C. Ladies. Green played for Tottenham Hotspur before joining Leicester City.

24. Valentina Giacinti - A.S. Roma

  • Full name: Valentina Giacinti
  • Date of birth: 2 January 1994
  • Place of birth: Bergamo, Italy
  • Age: 29 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Italian
  • Zodiac sign: Capricorn
  • Height: 170 cm
  • Position: Forward
  • Current team: A.S. Roma

Valentina Giacinti is among the hot soccer players today. She plays as a forward for Serie A club A.S. Roma and the Italy women's national team. Valentina Giacinti previously played for A.C. Milan, Fiorentina (loan), Brescia, Mozzanica, Napoli, and P.C.A. Atalanta.

23. Alex Greenwood - Manchester City

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Alex Greenwood of England speaks to the media during an England Press Conference at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane / Meaanjin, Australia. Photo: Elsa - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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  • Full name: Alex Greenwood
  • Date of birth: 7 September 1993
  • Place of birth: Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • Age: 30 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: British
  • Zodiac sign: Virgo
  • Height: 167 cm
  • Positions: Left-sided defender, centre-back, and a left-back
  • Current team: Manchester City

Alex Greenwood is one of the hottest female footballers in the UK. She plays for the Women's Super League club Manchester City and the England national team. Greenwood is known for her excellent tackling, positional play, and passing.

22. Jule Brand - VfL Wolfsburg

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Jule Brand of Germany poses for a portrait during the official UEFA Women's EURO portrait session in Rheda-Wiedenbruck, Germany. Photo: Alexander Scheuber - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images
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  • Full name: Jule Brand
  • Date of birth: 16 October 2002
  • Place of birth: Germersheim, Germany
  • Age: 21 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: German
  • Zodiac sign: Libra
  • Height: 177 cm
  • Positions: Defender, midfielder, or winger
  • Current team: VfL Wolfsburg

Jule Brand is one of the hottest soccer players from Germany. She plays as a defender, midfielder, or winger for VfL Wolfsburg and the Germany national team. Brand played in the U17s and then with the U20s in the 2nd Bundesliga before joining VfL Wolfsburg in the summer of 2022.

21. Vanessa Gilles - Lyon (on loan from Angel City FC)

  • Full name: Vanessa Brigitte Gilles
  • Date of birth: 11 March 1996
  • Place of birth: Châteauguay, Canada
  • Age: 27 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Canadian
  • Zodiac sign: Pisces
  • Height: 174 cm
  • Position(s): Centre-back
  • Current team: Lyon (on loan from Angel City FC)

Vanessa Gilles is one of the top female soccer players as of 2023. She plays as a centre-back for Division 1 Féminine club Lyon, on loan from Angel City FC and the Canada national team. Did you know Vanessa Gilles was originally a tennis player? She was also a goalkeeper before becoming a defender.

20. Casey Murphy - North Carolina Courage

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Casey Murphy poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand portrait session in Auckland, New Zealand. Photo: Hannah Peters - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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  • Full name: Casey Grace Murphy
  • Date of birth: 25 April 1996
  • Place of birth: Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States of America
  • Age: 27 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: American
  • Zodiac sign: Taurus
  • Height: 185 cm
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Current team: North Carolina Courage

Casey Murphy plays as a goalkeeper for North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League. In 2014, she chose to attend Rutgers University, where she played NCAA Division I college soccer for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights until 2017. Casey Murphy played for Montpellier and Reign FC before joining North Carolina Courage in 2020.

19. Steph Houghton - Manchester City WFC

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Steph Houghton attends an England press conference during the FIFA Women's World Cup France in Lyon, France. Photo: Alex Grimm/Getty Images
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  • Full name: Stephanie Jayne Darby
  • Date of birth: 23 April 1988
  • Place of birth: Durham, United Kingdom
  • Age: 35 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: English
  • Zodiac sign: Taurus
  • Height: 172 cm
  • Position: Centre-back
  • Current team: Manchester City WFC

Steph Houghton is a centre-back in England's women's national team and Manchester City's Women's Super League club. She previously played for Sunderland, Leeds United, and Arsenal Ladies. Since her debut in 2007, Steph Houghton has played over 100 times for the England national team and is Manchester City's captain.

18. Toni Duggan - Everton FC

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Tony Duggan poses for a photo after signing for Everton Women on Everton in Halewood, England. Photo: Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images
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  • Full name: Toni Duggan
  • Date of birth: 25 July 1991
  • Place of birth: Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • Age: 32 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: British
  • Zodiac sign: Leo
  • Height: 168 cm
  • Positions: Winger or forward
  • Current team: Everton FC

One of the hottest female footballers in the UK is Toni Duggan. She plays as a winger or forward for Everton and the England national team. She previously played for Manchester City, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid.

17. Lieke Martens - PSG Feminines

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Lieke Martens of the Netherlands during a Training Session of the Netherlands Women's Football Team ahead of the friendly match against Poland at the KNVB Campus in Zeist, Netherlands. Photo: Rene Nijhuis/BSR Agency/Getty Images
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  • Full name: Lieke Elisabeth Petronella Martens-van Leer
  • Date of birth: 16 December 1992
  • Place of birth: Nieuw-Bergen, Netherlands
  • Age: 30 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Dutch
  • Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
  • Height: 170 cm
  • Positions: Winger or midfielder
  • Current team: PSG Feminine

Lieke plays as a winger or midfielder for the Netherlands national team and Paris Saint-Germain FC. She signed a three-season deal with the club on 16 June 2022. Lieke Martens began playing football at the local club RKVV Montagnards at age 5. She went to Boxmeer Club Olympia '1 at 13, where she honed her skills.

16. Beatriz Zaneratto João - Palmeiras

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Beatriz of Brazil poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup portrait session at Grand Hotel Uriage in Grenoble, France. Photo: Naomi Baker - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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  • Full name: Beatriz Zaneratto João
  • Date of birth: 17 December 1993
  • Place of birth: Araraquara, State of São Paulo, Brazil
  • Age: 29 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
  • Height: 176 cm
  • Position: Forward
  • Current team: Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras

Beatriz plays for Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras and the Brazil national team as a forward. She participated in the 2011, 2015, and 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup editions. Beatriz Zaneratto João played her local team Ferroviária at 13. She also played for Copa Libertadores Femenina and Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Feminino.

15. Kosovare Asllani - AC Milan Women

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Kosovare Asllani of Sweden looks on during the Women's International Friendly match between Spain and Sweden at Estadio Nuevo Arcangel in Cordoba, Spain. Photo: Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images
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  • Full name: Kosovare Asllani
  • Date of birth: 29 July 1989
  • Place of birth: Kristianstad, Sweden
  • Age: 34 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Swedish
  • Zodiac sign: Leo
  • Height: 166 cm
  • Positions: Forward or midfielder
  • Current team: AC Milan Women

Swedish footballer Kosovare Asllani is a striker and an attacking midfielder. She plays for AC Milan in the Serie A league and the Sweden national team. Fans call her Kosse because she has great speed and incredible technique on the pitch.

14. Kealia Watt - Free agent

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Kealia Watt of the Chicago Red Stars looks on during a game between Portland Thorns FC and Chicago Red Stars at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Photo: Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images
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  • Full name: Kealia Ohai Watt
  • Date of birth: 31 January 1992
  • Place of birth: Draper, Utah, USA
  • Age: 31 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: American
  • Zodiac sign: Aquarius
  • Height: 165 cm
  • Position: Forward
  • Current team: Free agent

Kealia Watt is also among the hottest footballers in the world in 2023. She played for Houston Dash and Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League before becoming a free agent. Did you know Kealia Watt represented America in the under-23, under-20, under-17, and senior national teams?

13. Ana Maria Marković - Grasshopper Club Zürich Frauen

  • Full name: Ana Maria Marković
  • Date of birth: 9 November 1999
  • Place of birth: Split, Croatia
  • Age: 23 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Croatian-Swiss
  • Zodiac sign: Scorpio
  • Height: 173 cm
  • Position(s): Forward
  • Current team: Grasshopper Club Zürich Frauen

Croatian footballer Ana Maria Marković plays for the Croatia national team and the Swiss Women's Super League club Grasshopper as a forward. She was born in Split. At 12, she moved to Switzerland with her family. She grew up in Zürich and began playing football at age 14.

12. Adriana Leon - Aston Villa

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Adriana Leon of Canada poses during the official FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand portrait session in Melbourne, Australia. Photo: Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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  • Full name: Adriana Kristina Leon
  • Date of birth: 2 October 1992
  • Place of Birth: Mississauga, Canada
  • Age: 31 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Canadian
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Height: 160 cm
  • Position: Forward
  • Current team: Aston Villa

Adriana Kristina Leon is a forward for Aston Villa and the Canadian national team. She loved figure skating and ice hockey as a child and even played minor hockey for seven seasons. In 2009, Adriana Kristina Leon was part of the Team Ontario squad that won bronze at the Canada Summer Games.

11. Alisha Lehmann - Aston Villa WFC

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Alisha Lehmann of Switzerland poses during the official FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand portrait session in Dunedin, New Zealand. Photo: Matthew Lewis - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Image
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  • Full name: Alisha Debora Lehmann
  • Date of birth: 21 January 1999
  • Place of birth: Tägertschi, Switzerland
  • Age: 24 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Swiss
  • Zodiac sign: Aquarius
  • Height: 165 cm
  • Position(s): Forward
  • Current team: Aston Villa WFC

Alisha Lehmann is among the most beautiful women footballers in the world. She is a forward for the Switzerland national team and Aston Villa WFC. Alisha Lehmann previously played for BSC YB Frauen (Nationalliga A), West Ham United (FA WSL), and on loan with Everton (FA WSL).

10. Mallory Pugh - Chicago Red Stars

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Mallory Pugh of the USA poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup portrait session at Best Western Premier Hotel de la Paix in Reims, France. Photo: Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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  • Full name: Mallory Diane Swanson
  • Date of birth: 29 April 1998
  • Place of birth: Littleton, Colorado, United States of America
  • Age: 25 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: American
  • Zodiac sign: Taurus
  • Height: 163 cm
  • Position: Forward
  • Current team: Chicago Red Stars

Mallory Pugh is among the top 10 hottest female footballers today. She plays for the Chicago Red Stars and the US women's national soccer team. Besides the sport, Mallory Pugh has modelled for many fashion magazines, including Teen Vogue and Neutrogena. She attributes her beauty routine to intense workouts and a strict nutritional diet.

9. Nahomi Kawasumi - Albirex Niigata

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Nahomi Kawasumi warms up before the game against the San Diego Wave FC at Torero Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo: Meg Oliphant/Getty Images
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  • Full name: Nahomi Kawasumi
  • Date of birth: 23 September 1985
  • Place of birth: Yamato, Japan
  • Age: 38 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Zodiac sign: Libra
  • Height: 157 cm
  • Position: Forward
  • Current team: Albirex Niigata

Nahomi Kawasumi plays for Japanese club Albirex Niigata. She played a key role in helping Japan clinch gold in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup and silver in the 2012 Olympics. Nahomi Kawasumi played for INAC Kobe Leonessa, Seattle Reign FC, and NJ/NY Gotham FC before joining Albirex Niigata.

8. Nicole Banecki - Bayer Leverkusen

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Nicole Banecki poses during the team presentation of SC Freiburg Women's at SC Freiburg training ground in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Photo: Getty Images/Bongarts/Getty Images
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  • Full name: Nicole Banecki
  • Date of birth: 3 September 1988
  • Place of birth: Berlin, Germany
  • Age: 35 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: German
  • Zodiac sign: Virgo
  • Position: Forward
  • Current team: Bayer Leverkusen

Nicole is among the top ten hottest female footballers in the world right now. The German footballer has Cameroonian roots and plays for Bayer Leverkusen. Nicole Banecki and her twin sister played for the German national women's football team in 2009. She has been praised for her football skills and beauty.

7. Nichelle Prince - Houston Dash

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Nichelle Prince of Canada poses during the official FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand portrait session in Melbourne, Australia. Photo: Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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  • Full name: Nichelle Patrice Prince
  • Date of birth: 19 February 1995
  • Place of birth: Ontario, Canada
  • Age: 28 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Canadian
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Height: 163cm
  • Position: Forward
  • Current team: Houston Dash

Nichelle Prince first got mass recognition while playing for her college soccer club, Ohio State Buckeyes. Her beauty and playing skills have won her many hearts. Nichelle Prince plays for the Houston Dash and the Canadian national women's football team. She won a gold medal in the 2020 Summer Olympics with her national team.

6. Jordyn Huitema - OL Reign

  • Full name: Jordyn Pamela Huitema
  • Date of birth: 8 May 2001
  • Place of birth: Chilliwack, Canada
  • Age: 22 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Canadian
  • Zodiac sign: Taurus
  • Height: 180 cm
  • Position: Forward
  • Current team: OL Reign

Jordyn Huitema inspires women in the new generation of Canadian football. She made her professional debut at age 14 and broke many national records in her country. She became a trendsetter when she joined PSG. Jordyn Huitema is currently signed with OL Reign, a National Women's Soccer League club.

5. Nayeli Rangel - Tigres UANL

  • Full name: Lydia Nayeli Rangel
  • Date of birth: 28 February 1992
  • Place of birth: Monterrey, Mexico
  • Age: 31 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Mexican
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Height: 172 cm
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Current team: Tigres UANL

Mexican midfielder Lydia Nayeli desired fame and to make an imprint on the world since childhood. The one-time captain of the Mexico U20 team is passionate about what she does and gets a lot of attention for her skills and looks. Nayeli Rangel is currently signed with Tigres UANL.

4. Selina Wagner - SC Sand

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Selina Wagner of Wolfsburg sign in the 'Golden Book of Wolfsburg' after winning three titles (German Championship, DFB Cup and UEFA Champions League) at town hall Wolfsburg in Wolfsburg, Germany. Photo: Matthias Kern/Bongarts/Getty Images
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  • Full name: Selina Anna Wagner
  • Date of birth: 6 October 1990
  • Place of birth: St. Wendel, Germany
  • Age: 33 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: German
  • Zodiac sign: Libra
  • Height: 168 cm
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Current team: SC Sand

SC Sand midfielder Selina Wagner is a true embodiment of resilience. She underwent two career-shattering injuries and still managed to bounce back. Besides football, Selina Wagner also works in Media and Communication and has been on the Playboy magazine cover.

3. Lauren Sesselmann - Santa Clarita Blue Heat

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Lauren Sesselmann attends the premiere of "The Creatress" at iPic Westwood in Westwood, California. Photo: Paul Archuleta/Getty Images
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  • Full name: Lauren Marie Sesselmann
  • Date of birth: 14 August 1983
  • Place of birth: Wisconsin, United States of America
  • Age: 40 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationalities: American-Canadian
  • Zodiac sign: Leo
  • Height: 173 cm
  • Positions: Defender and forward
  • Current team: Santa Clarita Blue Heat

Lauren is an Olympian, pro soccer player, and fashion and beauty entrepreneur. She has been getting public attention for her beauty since 2004. Lauren Marie is one of the pioneering role models for women in soccer. Apart from playing for the Santa Clarita Blue Heat, she hosts the About the Game podcast.

2. Sydney Leroux - Angel City FC

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  • Full name: Sydney Rae Leroux
  • Date of birth: 7 May 1990
  • Place of birth: British Columbia, Canada
  • Age: 33 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: Canadian-American
  • Zodiac sign: Aries
  • Height: 170 cm
  • Position: Forward
  • Current team: Angel City FC

Sydney Leroux is an inspiration to many women in the soccer world and off the pitch. She is a soccer player and Olympic gold medalist. She has been the face of renowned brands, including Nike, Nestle, Body Armour, and EA. Sydney Leroux currently plays as a forward for Angel City FC.

1. Alex Morgan - San Diego Wave FC

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Alex Morgan of USA poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand portrait session in Auckland, New Zealand. Photo: Hannah Peters - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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  • Full name: Alexandra Morgan Carrasco
  • Date of birth: 2 July 1989
  • Place of birth: California, United States of America
  • Age: 34 years (as of 2023)
  • Nationality: American
  • Zodiac sign: Cancer
  • Height: 170 cm
  • Position: Striker
  • Current team: San Diego Wave FC

Alex Morgan is an Olympic gold medalist who has been a cover model for many sports and lifestyle magazines, including Sports Illustrated and Time Magazine. The striker is the captain of San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League. Alex Morgan also plays in the United States women's national soccer team.

Recap of the hottest female footballers in the world

Position

Name

Current team

1

Alex Morgan

San Diego Wave FC

2

Sydney Leroux

Angel City FC

3

Lauren Sesselmann

Santa Clarita Blue Heat

4

Selina Wagner

SC Sand

5

Lydia Nayeli

Tigres UANL

6

Jordyn Huitema

OL Reign

7

Nichelle Prince

Houston Dash

8

Nicole Banecki

Bayer Leverkusen

9

Nahomi Kawasumi

Albirex Niigata

10

Mallory Pugh

Chicago Red Stars

11

Alisha Lehmann

Aston Villa WFC

12

Adriana Kristina

Aston Villa WFC

13

Ana Maria Marković

Grasshopper Club Zürich Frauen

14

Kealia Watt

- (Free agent)

15

Kosovare Asllani

AC Milan Women

16

Beatriz Zaneratto João

Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras

17

Lieke Martens

PSG Feminine

18

Toni Duggan

Everton FC

19

Steph Houghton

Manchester City WFC

20

Casey Murphy

North Carolina Courage

21

Vanessa Gilles

Lyon (on loan from Angel City FC)

22

Jule Brand

VfL Wolfsburg

23

Alex Greenwood

Manchester City

24

Valentina Giacinti

A.S. Roma

25

Josie Green

Leicester City

Who is the female player number 7 in Aston Villa?

Alisha Debora Lehmann, a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a forward for English FA WSL club Aston Villa and the Switzerland national team, is number 7 in Aston Villa. She is among the hottest female footballers in the world right now.

Who is the best female footballer in the world in 2023?

Alexia Putellas and Sam Kerr are widely regarded as the best female football players in 2023. Other great players are Lucy Bronze, Caroline Graham Hansen, Alexandra Popp, and Wendie Renard.

Who is the most followed female football player?

Alisha Lehmann is the most-followed female football player in the world on social media. She leads the Swiss national team and is signed with Aston Villa.

The hottest female footballers have attractive physical features and are great at the sport. These athletes are drawn from different countries and teams.

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Good-looking football players have amassed massive fan bases across their social media platforms. Beauty and charm are what people look at when rating someone's attractiveness.

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