Girls of the day: the most beautiful footballers of the upcoming UEFA Women's Euro 2025

The UEFA Women's European Football Championship kicks off tomorrow in Switzerland, bringing together 16 national teams from across the continent. To mark the occasion, we've put together a lineup of the tournament's most stunning footballers who are set to take the pitch.

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Clara Mateo (France)

Clara Mateo is a 27-year-old French forward playing for Paris FC. Quite popular on social media, she boasts 40,000 Instagram followers. Mateo is also known for her advocacy of women's advancement in sports.

Salma Paralluelo (Spain)

Salma Paralluelo is a 21-year-old Barcelona and Spain national team player. She became a world champion in 2023. Paralluelo is renowned for her background in athletics, having previously won the 400m and relay at the European Youth Olympic Festival. A social media sensation, her Instagram account is followed by 600,000 fans.

Alessia Russo (England)

Alessia Russo is a forward for Arsenal and the England national team. The 26-year-old striker is a UEFA Women's Euro 2022 champion and a 2023 World Cup silver medallist. She commands an Instagram following of 898,000.

Alayah Pilgrim (Switzerland)

Alayah Pilgrim is a 22-year-old forward for AS Roma and the Swiss national team. Known for her diverse background, she previously studied to become a medical professional and even interned at Muri Hospital in the summer of 2021. Pilgrim is a prominent influencer, with 517,000 Instagram followers.

Leah Williamson (England)

Leah Williamson is the central defender for England and Arsenal. At 28, she captains the national team and led them to victory at Euro 2022 and the 2023 Finalissima. In 2023, she was awarded the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

Sakina Karchaoui (France)

Sakina Karchaoui is a 29-year-old left-back for PSG and the French national team. She earned a silver medal in the 2024 Nations League. Karchaoui is a standout influencer, enjoying considerable popularity on social media: her Instagram boasts 994,000 followers.

Fridolina Rolfö (Sweden)

Fridolina Rolfö is a 31-year-old Barcelona and Sweden national team player. With the national squad, she's twice claimed Olympic silver. Rolfö is also a notable presence online, with 488,000 Instagram followers.

Kosovare Asllani (Sweden)

Kosovare Asllani is a 35-year-old striker for the Swedish national team and a former AC Milan player. She commands attention with her striking Scandinavian looks—blonde hair and blue eyes. Off the pitch, Asllani has often worked as a model for various brands. She’s quite popular on Instagram, with 331,000 followers.

Alisha Lehmann (Switzerland)

Alisha Lehmann is a forward for Juventus and the Swiss national team. The 26-year-old is widely regarded as one of the most attractive footballers in the world. She is also the most-followed female footballer globally, with a staggering 16.7 million Instagram followers. Lehmann is well-known for her relationship with Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz and previously dated fellow footballer Ramona Bachmann.