Christine Sinclair

Canadian professional soccer player

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Christine Margaret Sinclair is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Portland Thorns and captains the Canadian national team. An Olympic gold medallist, two-time Olympic bronze medallist, CONCACAF champion, and 14-time winner of the Canada Soccer Player of the Year award, Sinclair is the world's all-time leader for international goals scored for men or women with 190 goals, and is one of the most-capped active international soccer players with more than 300 caps. She is also the second soccer player of either sex to score at five World Cup editions, preceded by Marta, later equalled by Cristiano Ronaldo. She has been shortlisted for FIFA Women's World Player of the Year seven times, in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2016.

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World's top international scorer Sinclair to retire Canada captain and the world's all-time top international goalscorer Christine Sinclair announces she is to retire from the women's national team. BBC Sport - Published on October 20, 2023
Highlights: Sinclair denied as Nigeria hold Canada Watch highlights as Christine Sinclair misses out on becoming the first player to score at six Fifa World Cups as Canada are held by Nigeria in Melbourne. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023
Sinclair denied World Cup history by penalty save Christine Sinclair missed out on becoming the first player to score at six Fifa World Cups after having her penalty saved as Canada were held by Nigeria BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023

Canada women to go on strike over cuts - Sinclair Canada captain Christine Sinclair says the national women's team will go on strike in protest over pay equity and a lack of funding. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2023