Khadija Shaw

Reggae Girlz talisman Khadija “Bunny” Shaw has been ranked as the 18th best women’s footballer in the world, according to the annual list published by British newspaper The Guardian.

Shaw, who placed 4th in 2024, remains one of the sport’s most feared goalscorers. The Guardian, in its assessment, stated that Shaw “remains one of the very best strikers not only in the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) but anywhere in the world.”

However, the publication noted that “a lack of international competition in a year where the Euros and Copa América took centre stage may have contributed to a drop in placing,” while stressing that the dip “was not [due to] her form on the domestic front.”

Shaw has continued to shine for Manchester City, finishing last season as joint–Golden Boot winner despite being sidelined for large stretches due to injury. She currently leads the WSL scoring charts with six goals and two assists in nine matches. Her contributions have propelled City to the top of the table on 24 points as the club mounts another title push.

Her return to international duty has been equally emphatic. After a one-year break from international competition, the 28-year-old striker marked her comeback with a sensational hat-trick last weekend, spearheading the Reggae Girlz’ staggering 18–0 demolition of Dominica in their opening Concacaf Women’s World Cup qualifier.

Shaw’s goal-scoring exploits have now reached historic proportions. With 60 goals in 45 senior international appearances, she boasts a world-record strike rate of 1.33 goals per game — the highest among active players of either gender. For context, Norway superstar Erling Haaland averages 1.15, while Brazilian legend Marta stands at 0.972.

Jamaica’s World Cup qualification program continues on March 2, 2026 away to Nicaragua, before hosting Antigua and Barbuda and Guyana on April 10 and 18 respectively.

Reggae Girlz talisman Khadija “Bunny” Shaw has been ranked as the 18th best women’s footballer in the world, according to the annual list published by British newspaper The Guardian.

Shaw, who placed 4th in 2024, remains one of the sport’s most feared goalscorers. The Guardian, in its assessment, stated that Shaw “remains one of the very best strikers not only in the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) but anywhere in the world.”

However, the publication noted that “a lack of international competition in a year where the Euros and Copa América took centre stage may have contributed to a drop in placing,” while stressing that the dip “was not [due to] her form on the domestic front.”

Shaw has continued to shine for Manchester City, finishing last season as joint–Golden Boot winner despite being sidelined for large stretches due to injury. She currently leads the WSL scoring charts with six goals and two assists in nine matches. Her contributions have propelled City to the top of the table on 24 points as the club mounts another title push.

Her return to international duty has been equally emphatic. After a one-year break from international competition, the 28-year-old striker marked her comeback with a sensational hat-trick last weekend, spearheading the Reggae Girlz’ staggering 18–0 demolition of Dominica in their opening Concacaf Women’s World Cup qualifier.

Shaw’s goal-scoring exploits have now reached historic proportions. With 60 goals in 45 senior international appearances, she boasts a world-record strike rate of 1.33 goals per game — the highest among active players of either gender. For context, Norway superstar Erling Haaland averages 1.15, while Brazilian legend Marta stands at 0.972.

Jamaica’s World Cup qualification program continues on March 2, 2026 away to Nicaragua, before hosting Antigua and Barbuda and Guyana on April 10 and 18 respectively.

Reggae Girlz talisman Khadija “Bunny” Shaw has been ranked as the 18th best women’s footballer in the world, according to the annual list published by British newspaper The Guardian.

Shaw, who placed 4th in 2024, remains one of the sport’s most feared goalscorers. The Guardian, in its assessment, stated that Shaw “remains one of the very best strikers not only in the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) but anywhere in the world.”

However, the publication noted that “a lack of international competition in a year where the Euros and Copa América took centre stage may have contributed to a drop in placing,” while stressing that the dip “was not [due to] her form on the domestic front.”

Shaw has continued to shine for Manchester City, finishing last season as joint–Golden Boot winner despite being sidelined for large stretches due to injury. She currently leads the WSL scoring charts with six goals and two assists in nine matches. Her contributions have propelled City to the top of the table on 24 points as the club mounts another title push.

Her return to international duty has been equally emphatic. After a one-year break from international competition, the 28-year-old striker marked her comeback with a sensational hat-trick last weekend, spearheading the Reggae Girlz’ staggering 18–0 demolition of Dominica in their opening Concacaf Women’s World Cup qualifier.

Shaw’s goal-scoring exploits have now reached historic proportions. With 60 goals in 45 senior international appearances, she boasts a world-record strike rate of 1.33 goals per game — the highest among active players of either gender. For context, Norway superstar Erling Haaland averages 1.15, while Brazilian legend Marta stands at 0.972.

Jamaica’s World Cup qualification program continues on March 2, 2026 away to Nicaragua, before hosting Antigua and Barbuda and Guyana on April 10 and 18 respectively.