The best players at the Women’s World Cup this year

• The Women’s World Cup, which takes place every four years, is the biggest stage for women’s football.
• The tournament in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 may be the most prestigious and publicized event they compete in during their careers.
• We look at some of the best names to play in the tournament.

The Women’s World Cup, which takes place every four years, is the biggest stage for women’s football.

The tournament in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 will be the focus of all the top footballers worldwide and may be the most prestigious and publicized event they compete in during their careers.

We look at some of the best names to play in the tournament.

Aitana Bonmati — Spain

Aitana Bonmati, one of several Barcelona players on this list, is a traditional technical midfielder with exceptional passing and ball-handling ability.

The 25-year-old has long been regarded as one of the top midfielders in the world, but now that she has added goal-scoring and creative play in the final third to her already extensive toolkit, she is one of the most versatile players in the game. While she plays a little deeper role for Spain, she’s still a serious danger up top. She scored 14 goals and provided 17 assists for Barcelona this season in the Spanish league and European appearances.

Alex Morgan — United States

Alexandra Morgan on the soccer field.[Credit/nbcnews.com]

As one of the most well-known players in the world, Morgan earned the NWSL Golden Boot last season, her first with the brand-new San Diego Wave. This season, as the team fights for a playoff berth, she has four goals in six NWSL outings. She has changed her style of play to better suit the demands of the national team, honing non-scoring techniques like hold-up play and off-ball movement to create space in front of goal for teammates.

Pernille Harder — Denmark

Pernille Harder, like Alexia Putellas, has just recently recovered from a serious injury, but she is still among the finest in the world. Harder continued where she left off prior to her hamstring strain even though she was slated to depart Chelsea at the conclusion of the club season.

She enters the World Cup as the captain of 15th-ranked Denmark, which will face off against Haiti, China, and England in a grueling group match. She must perform at her peak level, which helped her win the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year award twice. Only injuries have held Harder back in recent years; despite being a year older than the two women placed above her, she will be ready to shine at the FIFA event.

Sam Kerr — Australia

Sam Kerr. Photo/ The Telegraph.

Sam Kerr is a natural goal scorer and one of the true superstars of the women’s game. Her season was not the best for Chelsea, but it will take much more to dethrone her from her position.

Kerr was the first female athlete to appear on the cover of a FIFA video game, appearing on FIFA 23. Now that Kerr will turn 30 shortly after the World Cup is over, she will serve as the host nation’s captain during a FIFA Women’s World Cup in an effort to establish Australia’s status as one of the top international teams.

Alexia Putellas —  Spain

Alexia Putellas just recovered from her injury. Photo/Sky Sports

Although Alexia Putellas, 29, has just recently made a full recovery from her ACL injury, there is no denying that she is the finest player in the world when she is in the game.

Putellas, a two-time Ballon d’Or winner, has led a talented Barcelona team to two Champions League triumphs and seven La Liga crowns. She now turns her attention to the international scene in the hopes of inspiring a promising Spain team to similar success.

Putellas’ absence due to injury during the Euros left Spain in ruins, highlighting the significance of her presence on a lineup that was already of the highest caliber. Spain is definitely a World Cup winner possibility if Putellas can regain her pre-injury form.

There’s a significant “if” there, considering that Putellas was reportedly training separately and away.