Christine Sinclair: Meet Canada striker who has more international goals than Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo

When Christine Sinclair scored a goal against St Kits and Nevis, she became the player with the maximum number of international goals, in both men’s and women’s football. With 185 goals, she scored more international goals than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Christine Sinclair: Ahead of Messi, Ronaldo

If she scores a goal in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Christine Sinclair would become the only football player of either gender to score a goal in six world cup tournaments.

Christine Sinclair: 6th FIFA Women’s World Cup

She made her football debut at the age of 16 and has played five FIFA Women’s World Cups so far. The 2023 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be her sixth and last world cup appearance at the age of 40.

Christine Sinclair: 110 goals for Portland

Christine Sinclair’s father was the manager of the Canada Soccer National Championship. She used to play basketball and baseball besides soccer. She joined the University of Portland at the age of 16 and scored a record 110 goals for them. She made her international debut at the age of 20 when she was included in the U20 Canada team.

Christine Sinclair’s FIFA Women’s World Cup Appearances

When Canada finished fourth in the 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Christine Sinclair scored three goals. Canada also won back-to-back bronze medals at the 2012 Olympics and 2016 Olympics with Sinclair at the helm 0f the affairs.

FAQ:

Q1. How many international goals Christin Sinclair has scored?
A1. With 185 goals, she scored more international goals than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

Q2. In how many FIFA Women’s World Cups has Christin Sinclair appeared?
A2. Christin Sinclair has appeared in five FIFA Women’s World Cups; this will be her last world cup appearance at the age of 40.