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Christine Sinclair

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

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Christine Sinclair is a Canadian former professional soccer player from Burnaby, British Columbia. She holds the record for the most international goals in soccer history, with 190 for Canada.

What it is

Christine Sinclair is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. She played as a forward for Canada’s national team from 2000 to 2023, scoring 190 goals in 331 appearances — the most in men’s or women’s international soccer. She also played club soccer for the Portland Thorns and other teams before retiring in 2024.

Why it matters

Sinclair is Canada’s most decorated soccer player. She led the national team to Olympic gold in 2021 and bronze medals in 2012 and 2016. She won the Canada Soccer Player of the Year award 14 times. Her goal-scoring record is unmatched globally, cementing her legacy as a pioneer for women’s soccer in Canada.

Key details

Born June 12, 1983, in Burnaby, British Columbia. Debuted for Canada in 2000. Retired from international play in 2023 and club play in 2024. Played for FC Gold Pride, Western New York Flash, and most notably the Portland Thorns from 2013 to 2024.

In short

  • All-time leading international goal scorer with 190 goals.
  • Won Olympic gold (2021) and two bronze medals (2012, 2016).
  • Made 331 appearances for Canada.
  • Retired from soccer in 2024.
Canadian angle

Sinclair is one of Canada’s most celebrated athletes, known for her record-setting career with the national women’s soccer team and for winning Olympic gold and bronze medals for Canada.[1][3][6]

Quick questions

Who is Christine Sinclair?
Christine Sinclair is a Canadian former professional soccer player and former captain of Canada’s women’s national team. She holds the record for the most international goals in soccer history, with 190.
How many goals has Christine Sinclair scored?
She has scored 190 goals in international soccer for Canada, the men’s or women’s all-time record.
Is Christine Sinclair retired?
Yes. She retired from international play in 2023 and from club play in 2024.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_Sinclair
    Supports: Date of birth, nationality, international goals, caps, and former professional status.
  2. Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/christine-sinclair/
    Supports: Canadian team profile, international scoring record, and active caps description.
  3. NSB — https://www.nsb.com/speakers/christine-sinclair/
    Supports: 190 goals, 331 caps, Olympic medals, retirement from play, and post-retirement roles.
  4. CBC Sports — https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/star-bio-canada-s-christine-sinclair-1.1012578
    Supports: Birthplace, position, early career, and national team achievements.
  5. BC Soccer Hall of Fame & Heritage Archive — https://heritage.bcsoccer.net/entries/christine-sinclair/
    Supports: 331 games, 190 goals, club career timeline, and retirement from club play.
  6. BC Sports Hall of Fame — https://www.bcsportshall.com/honoured_member/christine-sinclair/
    Supports: All-time international goal-scoring record and legacy.