Are you new to women’s football? Want to know which are the players most likely to shine at this year’s European Championship in England? Then check out our list of 16 players to keep an eye on this summer.
As our Scottish readers will be aware, sadly the Scotland Women’s national team won’t be taking part in this summer’s Euro 2022 in England.
However, enthusiasm for the Women’s Euro 2022 tournament has not been dampened, with record scores and record attendances happening almost daily across the opening games.
Like the Women’s World Cup in 2019, the European Championships in England is expected to boost the coverage and intrigue in the women’s game to the next level, as the sport continues to boom in popularity.
But, if you’re new to women’s football, it can sometimes be tough to know which players and teams to look out for.
And with many families hoping to take in as much of the action as possible at Euro 2022, plenty are pondering which games will offer you a glimpse of the best players.
So, without further ado, we give you our list of the 16 players to look at for at this summer’s tournament, with each of the 16 teams taking part getting one player each.
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Like the Women’s World Cup in 2019, the European Championships in England is expected to boost the coverage and intrigue in the women’s game to the next level, as the sport continues to boom in popularity.
9. Ramona Bachmann - Switzerland
Winner of top tier titles in no less than four countries, Switzerland and PSG striker Ramona Bachmann needs no introduction and will be a vital part of the Swiss squad. Photo: Ker Robertson
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Tinja-Riikka Korpela arrives at Euros having helped her Spurs side to their best ever Women's Super League finish. At 36-years-old, Korpela offers assurance and experience that is prevalent throughout the Finnish squad. Photo: Catherine Ivill
The Arsenal centre forward has grown in importance to the Lionesses team year on year. She was involved in over 20 goals during England's qualifying games, while also scoring 11 goals in the Women's Super League for Arsenal. Mean is the definition of key player. Photo: Henry Browne
Germany arrive at Euro 2022 with a host of injury problems, yet still stack up as one of the sides to watch. Youngsters such as Lena Oberdorf will be hoping to showcase her undoubted talent, but three time Women's Champions League winner Alexandra Popp is the player to watch for us, with her experience and capability still evident at the very highest level. Photo: Alex Grimm