Christine Sinclair

Christine Sinclair is a Canadian former professional soccer player from Burnaby, British Columbia.

Christine Sinclair is a Canadian former professional soccer player from Burnaby, British Columbia. She is the all-time leading scorer in international soccer history for men or women, with 190 goals for Canada, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the sport.

Early life and youth career

Sinclair was born in Burnaby, British Columbia, and began playing soccer at a young age. She developed through youth and university soccer before joining Canada’s senior national team as a teenager.

International career

She debuted for Canada in 2000 and went on to become the country’s all-time leader in goals and appearances. Her international record includes 190 goals and 331 caps, along with multiple Olympic medals.

Club career

Sinclair played professionally in the United States and Canada, including FC Gold Pride, Western New York Flash, and the Portland Thorns. Sources state she retired from club play in 2024.

Honours and legacy

Her honours include Olympic gold, two bronze medals, CONCACAF success, and multiple national player-of-the-year awards. She is widely described as Canada’s greatest soccer player.