Most Goals in Women's International Football — All Time

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Most Goals in Women's International Football — All Time

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Key Findings

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Christine Sinclair (Canada) leads in International Goals (Women) with 190.
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Average International Goals (Women): 134  ·  median: 129.
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Gap: Christine Sinclair (Canada) is 2.8× larger than Sam Kerr (Australia).

About This Dataset

Most Goals in Women's International Football — All Time
Women's footballers ranked by total official goals scored in international matches. Canada's Christine Sinclair holds the world record for international goals in either men's or women's football with 190 goals — surpassing Abby Wambach's previous record of 184 in January 2020 and representing the culmination of a 20-year international career that spanned six FIFA Women's World Cups.
Analysis

Christine Sinclair's record of 190 international goals highlights her dominance in women's football, particularly as she surpassed Abby Wambach's previous record of 184 in January 2020. The gap between Sinclair and Wambach, while significant, is indicative of the increasing competitiveness in women's football, as more players like Mia Hamm (158 goals) and Kristine Lilly (130 goals) have also made their mark. Notably, the drop-off after the top three is stark, with Birgit Prinz at 128 goals and Sun Wen at 106, suggesting that while the elite players have consistently performed at a high level, the overall scoring rates may vary significantly among the broader pool of international players. This trend could reflect changes in the game, such as evolving defensive strategies and the growing emphasis on youth development in women's football.

Data Insights

Numbers, trends & sources behind this chart

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Data Points
8
8 categories  ·  1 year
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Top Value
190
Christine Sinclair (Canada)
International Goals (Women) · All Time
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1
International Goals (Women)
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Period
All Time
Single year snapshot

Methodology & source

Data source
Wikipedia
Coverage
8 entities · 8 observations
Measure
International Goals (Women)
Last updated
27 July 2026
Compiled by
The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
How the figures are calculated
  • Values use the measure and unit named on this page. Consult the dataset description and cited source for coverage, definitions and any unit conversions. Displayed values may be rounded for readability.
  • Entities are ranked highest-first on their value.

Rankings & Full Data

8 records · International Goals (Women) · ranked by All Time

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# Category All Time Source
🥇 Christine Sinclair (Canada) 190
🥈 Abby Wambach (USA) 184
🥉 Mia Hamm (USA) 158
4 Kristine Lilly (USA) 130
5 Birgit Prinz (Germany) 128
6 Sun Wen (China) 106
7 Michelle Akers (USA) 105
8 Sam Kerr (Australia) 68
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