Euro 2022 is inching ever closer and the anticipation for what promises to be a memorable summer is growing by the minute.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been showcasing some of the key players to watch at this year’s tournament.
From upcoming youngsters to experienced leaders, GiveMeSport Women has devised a blockbuster list of 50 players to watch out for this summer. This includes Alessia Russo, one of four players to score a hat-trick during England's incredible 20-0 victory against Latvia in November.
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20) Caroline Graham Hansen
Nationality: Norway
Position: Forward
Those who have watched Barcelona in recent years will be well aware of Caroline Graham Hansen’s talent. The 27-year-old is renowned as one of the best wingers in the world and has won nine trophies since joining the Catalonian side.
In 2017, Hansen was part of the Norway team that had their worst ever finish at a European tournament, but she starred at the 2019 World Cup two years later – completing the most dribbles of any player in the competition.
The Barcelona star is closing in on 100 appearances for the national side now, and many are eagerly anticipating how she will fare alongside Lyon forward and compatriot Ada Hegerberg.
19) Alessia Russo
Nationality: England
Position: Forward
Last season was a breakout one for Manchester United forward Alessio Russo. The 23-year-old scored nine goals in the Women’s Super League and registered four assists.
While the English striker made her international debut back in March 2020, she has now found herself firmly in Sarina Wiegman’s plans and could be set to play a key role for the Lionesses this summer.
Russo has made five England appearances in total, and scored a hat-trick in the Lionesses' record-breaking win against Latvia in November 2021. Timed at 11 minutes, the hat-trick was the fastest by any England Women player in history.
In fact, she was one of four players to score a hat-trick against Latvia, alongside Beth Mead, Ellen White and Lauren Hemp.
The 20-0 win is the record for the largest victory in an England match, across both men and women's football. It is also the sixth-biggest win in an international football match.
18) Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir
Nationality: Iceland
Position: Forward
Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir is a rising star of the women’s game and is already a more than accomplished forward.
The 21-year-old made her debut for Iceland in 2020 and was named the Icelandic Female Footballer of the Year in 2021.
Last season, Jónsdóttir broke into the Wolfsburg first team and helped the German side win the Frauen-Bundesliga.
17) Sara Gama
Nationality: Italy
Position: Defender
Sara Gama is an experienced defender, who captains both Juventus and the Italian national team.
The 33-year-old has appeared over 100 times for Italy after making her international debut way back in 2006.
Gama was part of the Italian team that qualified for the 2009 and 2013 European Championships.
Across her career so far, Gama has won six Serie A titles, three Coppa Italia’s, and was inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame in 2019.
16) Tine De Caigny
Nationality: Belgium
Position: Forward
Tine De Caigny made her international debut when she was just 16, and eight years later, she is an integral part of Belgium’s side.
The forward has made 72 appearances for the national team so far, scoring 37 goals. Five of these goals came in a 6-0 thrashing of Lithuania, marking the first time a Belgian player had scored five times in an international fixture.
Since moving from Anderlecht to German side Hoffenheim, De Caigny has caught the eye of many. The 24-year-old is versatile and capable of operating in a number of different roles, though she is a proven goalscorer.
15) Delphine Cascarino
Nationality: France
Position: Forward
Delphine Cascarino has spent her entire career at Lyon, having joined the team at youth level in 2009.
The forward is regarded as one of the best players in the world and has won a staggering six Champions League titles with the French giants.
In the 2020 Champions League final, Cascarino was named the Player of the Match after an inspired performance against Wolfsburg helped Lyon to a 3-1 victory.
Still only 25, Cascarino has won a remarkable amount of silverware already in her career, but remains desperate to add an international trophy to her cabinet.
14) Diana Silva
Nationality: Portugal
Position: Forward
Diana Silva starred for Portugal at the 2017 European Championships, receiving widespread praise for her performances against Scotland and England.
The 27-year-old is one of the most eminent Portuguese players of all time and has enjoyed success while playing for Atlético Ouriens, Clube de Albergaria and Sporting Lisbon in the Campeonato Nacional Feminino.
Silva also had a brief spell with Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League during the 2020-21 season.
13) Lia Wälti
Nationality: Switzerland
Position: Midfielder
WSL enthusiasts will be familiar with Lia Wälti, who has been a vital part of Arsenal’s side since joining in 2018.
The midfielder was instrumental in Arsenal’s WSL title-winning campaign in 2018/19 and was named in the PFA Team of the Year that season.
Wälti has also been the captain of Switzerland since 2015 and made her international debut more than a decade ago.
12) Magdalena Eriksson
Nationality: Sweden
Position: Defender
In 2017, Magdalena Eriksson signed for Chelsea and has since established herself as one of the best defenders in Europe.
The Swedish centre-back now captains the Blues and has won nine trophies since joining the London side.
Eriksson has also won two silver medals with Sweden at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics.
The 28-year-old is in a relationship with Denmark star Pernille Harder, who will also feature at this summer’s tournament.
11) Lieke Martens
Nationality: Netherlands
Position: Forward
Widely considered one of the best players in the world, Lieke Martens was named the Player of the Tournament at the 2017 European Championships, after inspiring the Netherlands to victory.
That same year, Martens was named the Best FIFA Women’s Player and the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year.
Following the 2017 Euros, the 29-year-old joined Barcelona and was part of the side that won the Champions League in 2021.
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