Most expensive transfers in women's football history
As the reputation of the women's game continues to grow, so do the transfer fees.
While they still pale in comparison to the frankly ridiculous sums of money splashed about in the men's game, the increased cost of signings points to the progression in women's football.
The Women's Super League still dominates in terms of finances — Mayra Ramirez the latest star to make the switch to England — but Division 1 Feminine and Liga F also boast some of the world's best and richest clubs.
With the January transfer window in full flow, let's take a look at the ten most expensive signings in women's football history.
A trailblazing signing back in 2002, Milene Domingues joined Rayo Vallecano for £200,000 over two decades ago. With inflation taken into consideration, that signing would actually come to a little over £400,000 if it were to take place in 2024.
The midfielder joined Spain from Italian side ASD Fiammamonza and was also part of the Brazil squad for the 2003 World Cup.
One of the icons of the modern game, Alex Morgan's most lucrative move came at the end of her career. The 34-year-old, who has played for ten different clubs in her career, joined San Diego Wave from Orlando Pride in 2022 for £206,000.
The United states striker is still plying her trade for the Wave and has netted 27 goals in 45 appearances since her move.
The two-time World Cup winner spent a very brief spell at Tottenham Hotspur in the WSL, scoring just two goals in five appearances during her three months in north London.
A player who put herself in the shop window during the 2023 World Cup with co-hosts Australia, Kyra Cooney-Cross made the move to Arsenal from Hammarby IF in Sweden last summer.
The promising 21-year-old is a signing for the future
