We understand that the WSL is nothing compared to men’s football since the Women’s Super League commenced in 2011. But who are the WSL all time top scorers in the history of the Women’s league?
Arsenal Dutch striker Vivianne Miedema, joined Arsenal in 2017 but was able to mark her ground as the WSL all-time top scorer. Miedema has scored 79 goals since her arrival, winning two golden boots.
2019 Miedema scored six goals and four assists in a match against Bristol City. The Dutch striker is not doubt the greatest player in the Women’s Super League.
Closing in on the gap is Bethel England with 69 goals, her playing career has always revolved around England. Bethel played for four different WSL clubs: Doncaster, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham.
WSL top Scorers of all time
| Rank | Player | Goals | Clubs | Notable Achievements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vivianne Miedema | 79 | Arsenal | Two-time Golden Boot winner; prolific scorer for Arsenal |
| 2 | Beth England | 69 | Doncaster, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham | Top scorer for Chelsea in 2018/19 and 2019/20 |
| 3 | Nikita Parris | 62 | Everton, Manchester City, Arsenal | Former league top scorer; WSL title winner with City |
| 4 | Fran Kirby | 62 | Chelsea | Five-time WSL champion; 2020/21 WSL Player of the Year |
| 5 | Ellen White | 61 | Arsenal, Notts County, Birmingham, Manchester City | Two-time WSL champion; 2017/18 Golden Boot winner |
| 6 | Beth Mead | 59 | Sunderland, Arsenal | Former Golden Boot winner; top assist maker |
| 7 | Sam Kerr | 58 | Chelsea | WSL top scorer in her first full season with Chelsea |
| 8 | Jordan Nobbs | 57 | Arsenal, Aston Villa | Three-time WSL champion; known for long-range goals |
| 9 | Kim Little | 54 | Arsenal | Back-to-back titles with Arsenal; notable goal against Reading |
| 10 | Rachel Williams | 49 | Birmingham, Chelsea, Notts County, Tottenham | Inaugural Golden Boot winner; consistent scorer |
| 11 | Lauren Hemp | 44 | Arsenal, Bristol City, Liverpool, Manchester City | Four-time PFA Young Player of the Year; Euro 2022 winner |
| 12 | Fara Williams | 43 | Everton, Liverpool, Arsenal, Reading | Memorable long-range goal; two-time WSL champion |
| 13 | Khadija Shaw | 42 | Manchester City | Notable for rapid adaptation; 20 goals in a single season |
| 14 | Natasha Dowie | 40 | Everton, Liverpool, Doncaster, Reading | Debut season top scorer; multiple WSL clubs |
| 15 | Georgia Stanway | 39 | Manchester City | Club’s all-time top scorer; WSL title winner |
| 16 | Caroline Weir | 38 | Arsenal, Bristol City, Liverpool, Manchester City | Known for spectacular goals; multiple WSL medals |
| 17 | Toni Duggan | 38 | Everton, Manchester City, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid | WSL title with Man City; notable final day volley |
| 18 | Ji So-yun | 37 | Chelsea | PFA Player of the Year; four-time WSL winner |
| 19 | Danielle Carter | 37 | Arsenal, Reading, Brighton | Memorable FA Cup winner goal; two WSL titles |
| 20 | Chloe Kelly | 37 | Arsenal, Everton, Manchester City | Hero of Euro 2022; ACL recovery success |
