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The Women's European Championship may have surged into the global spotlight in recent years, especially with the Lionesses' meteoric rise but this prestigious tournament has deep roots stretching back decades.
Switzerland 2025 marks the 14th edition of the competition's storied journey, which began in 1984 when Sweden edged past England in a dramatic penalty shootout to lift the inaugural title.
Over the years, the Euros have showcased some of the finest attacking talents in the women's game, many of whom have left their mark with memorable goalscoring feats. As this summer’s action unfolds, all eyes will be on who emerges as the tournament's sharpest shooter.
Here's a look at the leading scorers lighting up Women's Euro 2025.
Women's Euro 2025 top scorers
| Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Esther Gonzalez | Spain | 4 |
| Stina Blackstenius | Sweden | 3 |
| Cristiana Girelli | Italy | 3 |
| Alexia Putellas | Spain | 3 |
| Kosovare Asllani | Sweden | 2 |
| Athenia del Catillo | Spain | 2 |
| Jule Brand | Germany | 2 |
| Delphine Cascarino | France | 2 |
| Signe Gaupset | Norway | 2 |
| Grace Geyoro | France | 2 |
| Ada Hegerberg | Norway | 2 |
| Lina Hurtig | Sweden | 2 |
| Lauren James | England | 2 |
| Marie-Antoinette Katoto | France | 2 |
| Frida Maanum | Norway | 2 |
| Sjoeke Nusken | Germany | 2 |
| Victoria Pelova | Netherlands | 2 |
| Claudia Pina | Spain | 2 |
| Lea Schuller | Germany | 2 |
| Georgia Stanway | England | 2 |
| Ella Toone | England | 2 |
| Michelle Agyemang | England | 1 |
| Filippa Angeldahl | Sweden | 1 |
| Sandy Baltimore | France | 1 |
| Agnes Beever-Jones | England | 1 |
| Esmee Brugts | Netherlands | 1 |
| Signe Bruun | Denmark | 1 |
| Hannah Cain | Wales | 1 |
| Mariona Caldentey | Spain | 1 |
| Arianna Caruso | Italy | 1 |
| Janice Cayman | Belgium | 1 |
Women's European Championship previous tournament top scorers
| Year | Player(s) | Country | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Beth Mead, Alex Popp | England, Germany | 6 |
| 2017 | Jodie Taylor | England | 5 |
| 2013 | Lotta Schelin | Sweden | 5 |
| 2009 | Inka Grings | Germany | 6 |
| 2005 | Inka Grings | Germany | 4 |
| 2001 | Claudia Müller, Sandra Smisek | Germany | 3 |
| 1997 | Carolina Morace, Marianne Pettersen, Angelique Roujas | Italy, Norway, France | 4 |
| 1995 | Lena Videkull | Sweden | 3 |
| 1993 | Susan Mackensie | Denmark | 2 |
| 1991 | Heidi Mohr | Germany | 4 |
| 1989 | Sissel Grude, Ursula Lohn | Norway, West Germany | 2 |
| 1987 | Trude Stendal | Norway | 3 |
| 1984 | Pia Sundhage | Sweden | 4 |
Who has scored most goals at the Women's Euro?
Inka Grings and Birgit Prinz share the spotlight as the all-time top scorers in Women’s European Championship history, each bagging 10 goals while representing Germany.
Prinz amassed her tally over a remarkable span of five tournaments between 1995 and 2009, showcasing consistent excellence on the big stage. In contrast, Grings was more explosive in fewer outings, firing home all 10 goals across just two editions—2005 and 2009.
Only three players have managed to hit the six-goal mark in a single tournament, a feat that remains unmatched. Among them is Beth Mead, who lit up Euro 2022 with six strikes, and Alexandra Popp, who also reached that figure, two of hers coming in a semi-final triumph over France.
As for Grings, six of her 10 goals came in the 2009 edition in Finland, a tournament where she truly stole the show. Despite their heroics, the elusive seventh goal in a single Euros remains uncharted territory.
| Player | Country | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Inka Grings | Germany | 10 |
| Birgit Prinz | Germany | 10 |
| Carolina Morace | Italy | 8 |
| Heidi Mohr | Germany | 8 |
| Lotta Schelin | Sweden | 8 |
| Hanna Ljungberg | Sweden | 6 |
| Beth Mead | England | 6 |
| Alexandra Popp | Germany | 6 |