5 Teenagers Looking to Make Their Women’s World Cup Debut
Women’s international soccer has been evolving at a rapid pace. The results have been exciting, especially with the 2023 Women’s World Cup approaching. A new international recurrence is incorporating the future generation of female athletes. Here, we’ll focus on some of the youngest female international players emerging on the international pitch. So, without further ado, check out some possible teenagers at the Women’s World Cup!
Maika Hamano
Maika Hamano thanking everyone for their birthday wishes is the most wholesome thing you’ll see today. 🥹💙 pic.twitter.com/JpyrqnPDN3
— Chelsea Women Loan Army (@CFCWLoanArmy) May 12, 2023
Born in January 2004, Hamano is a 19-year-old forward who plays on Japan’s Women’s National Team. She recently joined Chelsea and made her mark on the Japan U20 National Team. What sets Hamano apart is her deception. She is able to confuse the back line, allowing her to make space for a through ball. Additionally, her touches are clean and her shots are calm and effective. Look out for number 23 this summer!
Tarciane Karen
Tarciane – @SCCPFutFeminino pic.twitter.com/EElju3IiUR
— Seleção Feminina de Futebol (@SelecaoFeminina) March 20, 2023
Born in 2003, Karen is a 19-year-old who plays on Brazil’s Women’s National Team as a center defender. She played in the U20 Women’s World Cup, where she scored against Costa Rica in overtime to win the game. Karen has proved to be dangerous on corner kicks. She is six feet tall and can get to the ball in the air for header goals. In the back, she is strong on the ball and a powerful presence in the defensive half.
Alyssa Thompson
Thompson recently made her first appearance on the United States Women’s National Team as an 18-year-old forward. This accomplishment makes her the youngest player that has ever started for the USWNT. Thompson currently plays for Angel City, where she has already scored three goals in eight matches.
Her speed is unmatched and the technique she has to pick out shots has added immensely to her game. She changes the tempo as soon as she sets foot on the field and is definitely a fan favorite, especially for young girls.
Linda Caicedo
Caicedo is an 18-year-old playing for the Colombian National Team. She has had three international goals in 13 appearances and currently plays for Real Madrid as a forward. In 2022, Caicedo played for Columbia’s U17 National Team in the U17 World Cup. In the same year, she played on the U20 team in the U20 World Cup.
And finally, she played on the National Team in the Copa America, where she deservingly won the Golden Ball. Caicedo has proved to be very crafty and creative when defenders are on her. With these skills, she is able to create space for herself to get shots on goal.
Amanda Allen
⚽🚀 What a goal! 🇨🇦
Allen's strike is a thing of beauty as @CanadaSoccerEN takes a 5-0 lead. | #CWU20C pic.twitter.com/YEN7rFxQMq
— Concacaf W (@ConcacafW) May 28, 2023
Born in 2005, Allen is an 18-year-old who has played with the Canadian National Team as a forward. Allen has just signed to play for Orlando Pride. She made her first international appearance in 2022. She also currently plays for the U20 National Team, where she has scored two goals in three games. Allen has proven speed as a strength and is also super clean on the ball with controlled dribbling and shots.
These five ladies are just a small part of the young talent getting involved in this year’s Women’s World Cup. The talent each one brings to the table is distinctive and incredibly fun to watch. It will be exciting to watch the new generation grow and fill the shoes of some of our favorite players.
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