List of foreign A-League Women players

This is a list of foreign players in the Australian A-League Women which commenced play in 2008 as the W-League and was rebranded in 2021. The following players must meet both of the following two criteria: Have played in at least one A-League Women game (including finals). Players who were signed by A-League Women clubs, but did not play in any competitive games, are not included. Are considered foreign, i.e., outside Australia determined by the following: A player is considered foreign if she is not eligible to play for the national team of Australia. More specifically, If a player has been capped on international level, the national team is used; if she has been capped by more than one country, the highest level (or the most recent) team is used. These include Australia players with dual citizenship. If a player has not been capped on international level, her country of birth is used, except those who were born abroad from Australian parents or moved to Australia at a young age, and those who clearly indicated to have switched her nationality to another nation.

Clubs listed are those which have contracted the player. Note that calendar years are used. This follows general practice in expressing years a player spent at club.

As of November 2025, 50 different nations have been represented in the A-League Women. Nepal is the most recent nation to be represented with Sabitra Bhandari debuting for Wellington Phoenix on 8 November 2025.

In bold: players who are currently active with an A-League Women club.

Argentina Gaby Garton – Melbourne Victory – 2020–21

Bosnia and Herzegovina Emina Ekic – Melbourne City – 2022–23, 2023–24

Brazil Bárbara – Melbourne City – 2024 Camila – Canberra United – 2019–20 Laís Araújo – Adelaide United – 2019–20 Mariel Hecher – Brisbane Roar – 2020–25 Mônica – Adelaide United – 2016–17

Bulgaria Evdokiya Popadinova – Brisbane Roar – 2024–25

Cameroon Estelle Johnson – Sydney FC – 2011–12

Canada Lindsay Agnew – Sydney FC – 2020 Sasha Andrews – Perth Glory – 2012–14 Brittany Baxter – Melbourne Victory – 2008–09 Kennedy Faulknor – Canberra United – 2022–23 Rylee Foster – Wellington Phoenix – 2023–24 Isabella Habuda – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2021–22 Kathryn Harvey – Melbourne City – 2024–25 Christina Julien – Perth Glory – 2013–14 Danielle Krzyzaniak – Newcastle Jets – 2024–25 Carmelina Moscato – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2015–16 Lysianne Proulx – Melbourne City – 2023–24 Leah Robinson – Adelaide United – 2008–09 Katie Thorlakson – Melbourne Victory – 2009 Shelina Zadorsky – Perth Glory – 2014

Chile María José Rojas – Canberra United – 2018, 2023–24, Adelaide United – 2020–21, Sydney FC – 2021–22, Melbourne City – 2022–23

China Wang Ying – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2025–26 Wu Chengshu – Canberra United – 2022–23 Wurigumula – Central Coast Mariners – 2023–24 Xiao Yuyi – Adelaide United – 2022–23 Yuan Cong – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2025–26

Chinese Taipei Tseng Shu-o – Canberra United – 2009–11 Lin Chiung-ying – Canberra United – 2009

Colombia Isabel Dehakiz – Western United – 2024–25 Sandra Ibarguen – Western United – 2024–25

Costa Rica Raquel Rodríguez – Perth Glory – 2017–18

Croatia Bianca Galic – Canberra United – 2020–21, Western Sydney Wanderers – 2021–22, Central Coast Mariners – 2023–25, Sydney FC – 2025–

Czech Republic Jitka Chlastáková – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2022–23

Denmark Tine Cederkvist – Perth Glory – 2010–11 Nina Frausing-Pedersen – Brisbane Roar – 2016–17 Hannah Holgersen – Adelaide United – 2023, Brisbane Roar – 2023–24 Kathrine Larsen – Western United – 2024 Mie Leth Jans – Perth Glory – 2021–22 Rikke Madsen – Melbourne Victory – 2022–23 Theresa Nielsen – Melbourne City – 2018–19 Cathrine Paaske-Sørensen – Sydney FC – 2009 Katrine Pedersen – Adelaide United – 2014–15 Julie Rydahl Bukh – Sydney FC – 2009 Cecilie Sandvej – Perth Glory – 2013–14

Dominican Republic Lucía León – Adelaide United – 2024–25, Wellington Phoenix – 2025–26

England Laura Bassett – Canberra United – 2017–18 Hannah Beard – Brisbane Roar – 2012–13, Newcastle Jets – 2013–14, Western Sydney Wanderers – 2014–16 Faye Bryson – Central Coast Mariners – 2023–24, Sydney FC – 2024–25 Abby Clarke – Adelaide United – 2024–25 Katy Coghlan – Perth Glory – 2008–09 Gemma Craine – Perth Glory – 2020–22 Natasha Dowie – Melbourne Victory – 2015–20 Lizzie Durack – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2012–13 Millie Farrow – Perth Glory – 2023–24, Sydney FC – 2024–25, Central Coast Mariners – 2025–26 Olivia Fergusson – Wellington Phoenix – 2024–25 Katie Holtham – Perth Glory – 2011–12, 2015–16, Adelaide United – 2014–15 Mikaela Howell – Newcastle Jets – 2012–13 Kristy Moore – Adelaide United – 2012–15 Brooke Nunn – Central Coast Mariners – 2024–25, Wellington Phoenix – 2025– Jade Pennock – Central Coast Mariners – 2024–25 Carrie Simpson – Brisbane Roar – 2015–16 Laura Stockdale – Adelaide United – 2013–14 Jodie Taylor – Melbourne Victory – 2010–12, Sydney FC – 2013–14, Canberra United – 2015–16, Melbourne City – 2017–19 Carly Telford – Perth Glory – 2012–13 Danielle Turner – Melbourne City – 2025– Chioma Ubogagu – Brisbane Roar – 2018–19 Ellie Wilson – Melbourne Victory – 2024–25, Melbourne City – 2025–26 Fiona Worts – Adelaide United – 2020–23, 2024–26, Sydney FC – 2023–24

France Margot Robinne – Melbourne City – 2020–21, Canberra United – 2021–22, Brisbane Roar – 2022–23

Germany Nadine Angerer – Brisbane Roar – 2013–15 Ariane Hingst – Newcastle Jets – 2011–12, Canberra United – 2012–13

Ghana Elizabeth Addo – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2018–19

Haiti Laurie-Ann Moïse – Sydney FC – 2025–26

Guyana Sydney Cummings – Western United – 2022–23

Hong Kong Cheung Wai Ki – Brisbane Roar – 2017–18

Iceland Fanndís Friðriksdóttir – Adelaide United – 2018–19 Þóra Björg Helgadóttir – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2012–13 Gunnhildur Yrsa Jónsdóttir – Adelaide United – 2018–19

Ireland Aoife Colvill – Canberra United – 2017–20 Deborah-Anne De la Harpe – Perth Glory – 2020–22, Sydney FC 2022–23, Brisbane Roar 2023–25 Lillie Fenlon-Billson – Sydney FC – 2012–13 Erin Healy – Adelaide United – 2024–26 Ciara McCormack – Newcastle Jets – 2013–14 Denise O'Sullivan – Canberra United – 2018–19, Western Sydney Wanderers – 2019–20 Sarah Rowe – Melbourne Victory – 2023, Central Coast Mariners 2024–25 Julie-Ann Russell – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2020–21

Israel Lee Falkon – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2017–18

Japan Ena Harada – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2024–26 Momo Hayashi – Brisbane Roar – 2024–26, Melbourne City – 2026– Keiwa Hieda – Western United – 2023–25 Yukari Kinga – Canberra United – 2016–17, Melbourne City – 2017–20 Chinatsu Kira – Melbourne City – 2020–21 Hoshimi Kishi – Brisbane Roar – 2012–13 Rie Kitano – Brisbane Roar – 2021–22 Yūki Nagasato – Brisbane Roar – 2018–19 Kurea Okino – Melbourne Victory – 2023–24 Reona Omiya – Adelaide United – 2021–22 Nanako Sasaki – Adelaide United – 2021–25, Canberra United – 2025– Miku Sunaga – Perth Glory – 2024–25 Mebae Tanaka – Wellington Phoenix – 2024–25 Sachiko Tatsuoka – Brisbane Roar – 2012–13

Lebanon Tiana Jaber – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2019–20, 2026–, Newcastle Jets – 2020–22, Western United – 2023, Wellington Phoenix – 2023–26

Mexico Lourdes Bosch – Melbourne City – 2024–25 Anisa Guajardo – Melbourne City – 2015–16 Bianca Henninger – Melbourne Victory – 2016–17 Verónica Pérez – Canberra United – 2015–16 Arianna Romero – Perth Glory – 2016–17, 2019–20 Briana Woodall – Central Coast Mariners – 2023–24

Nepal Sabitra Bhandari – Wellington Phoenix – 2025–

Netherlands Bente Jansen – Brisbane Roar – 2025–26 Tessel Middag – Wellington Phoenix – 2025–26 Marlous Pieëte – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2017–18 Maruschka Waldus – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2017–19, Adelaide United – 2020–21, 2022–24

New Zealand

Lily Alfeld – Perth Glory – 2020–21 Elizabeth Anton – Perth Glory – 2020–24, Canberra United – 2024–25, 2025– Hannah Blake – Perth Glory – 2023, Adelaide United – 2023–24 Katie Bowen – Melbourne City – 2022–23 Hannah Bromley – Sydney FC – 2012–13, Newcastle Jets – 2015–16 Kelli Brown – Perth Glory – 2024–25, Newcastle Jets – 2025–26, Canberra United – 2026– Claudia Bunge – Melbourne Victory – 2020–23, 2024– Rebecca Burrows – Newcastle Jets – 2023 Olivia Chance – Brisbane Roar – 2020–21 Aroon Clansey – Canberra United – 2011–12 Milly Clegg – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2023–24 Ava Collins – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2026 Katie Duncan – Melbourne Victory – 2013–14 Brianna Edwards – Sydney FC – 2024–25, Western Sydney Wanderers – 2025– Abby Erceg – Adelaide United – 2011–13 Anna Green – Adelaide United – 2011, Sydney FC – 2013–14, 2022–23 Deven Jackson – Canberra United – 2023–24, Newcastle Jets – 2024–25, Melbourne City – 2025– Grace Jale – Canberra United – 2022–23, Perth Glory – 2023–24 Emma Kete – Perth Glory – 2011, Canberra United – 2012, 2015–16, Sydney FC – 2012–14 Charlotte Lancaster – Newcastle Jets – 2025–26, Central Coast Mariners – 2026– Anna Leat – Newcastle Jets – 2025–26 Annalie Longo – Sydney FC – 2012–13, Melbourne Victory – 2019–21 Sarah McLaughlin – Adelaide United – 2012–13 Zoe McMeeken – Melbourne Victory – 2025– Elizabeth Milne – Perth Glory – 2012–13, Adelaide United – 2015–16 Ruby Nathan – Canberra United – 2023– Marlies Oostdam – Melbourne Victory – 2008–11 Olivia Page – Newcastle Jets – 2025–26 Briar Palmer – Melbourne Victory – 2015–16 Holly Patterson – Adelaide United – 2012–13 Indiah-Paige Riley – Brisbane Roar – 2018–20, 2023 Emma Rolston – Sydney FC – 2017–18 Paige Satchell – Canberra United – 2020–21, Sydney FC – 2021–22 Rebecca Smith – Newcastle Jets – 2008–09 Malia Steinmetz – Perth Glory – 2020–21, Western Sydney Wanderers – 2021–23 Rebekah Stott – Brisbane Roar – 2010–11, Melbourne Victory – 2011–13, Melbourne City – 2015–20, 2021–22, 2023– Rebecca Tegg – Melbourne Victory – 2008–09 Marisa van der Meer – Melbourne City – 2021–22 Hannah Wilkinson – Melbourne City – 2021–24 Kirsty Yallop – Brisbane Roar – 2015–16

Nigeria Francisca Ordega – Sydney FC – 2016–17 Chinaza Uchendu – Melbourne City – 2025–26 Onyinyechi Zogg – Perth Glory – 2024–

Norway Noor Eckhoff – Melbourne City – 2021 Marie Dølvik Markussen – Newcastle Jets – 2021–22 Elise Thorsnes – Canberra United – 2017–18, 2019–20 Lisa-Marie Woods – Perth Glory – 2011, Adelaide United – 2013–15

Panama Riley Cohn – Sydney FC – 2025–

Philippines Madison Ayson – Canberra United – 2024–25, 2026–, Sydney FC – 2025–26 Angela Beard – Brisbane Roar – 2014–17, 2026, Melbourne Victory – 2017–21, 2026–, Western United – 2023 Sarina Bolden – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2022–23, Newcastle Jets – 2023–24 Jessika Cowart – Perth Glory – 2023–24 Janae DeFazio – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2025–26 Sara Eggesvik – Western United – 2024–25 Quinley Quezada – Perth Glory – 2023–24 Jaclyn Sawicki –Western United – 2022–24 Emma Tovar – Perth Glory – 2025–

Portugal Carolina Vilão – Wellington Phoenix – 2024–25

Scotland Jen Beattie – Melbourne City – 2015–16 Rachel Corsie – Canberra United – 2018–19 Claire Emslie – Melbourne City – 2019–20 Kim Little – Melbourne City – 2015–16 Louise Mason – Adelaide United – 2013–14

Serbia Milica Mijatović – Melbourne City – 2019–20

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