After firing Man City to title - is Shaw best striker in WSL history?
Khadija Shaw has made a significant impact in the Women's Super League, leading Manchester City to their first title in a decade. With 21 goals in 22 games, she has solidified her status as one of the league's greatest strikers. Shaw's achievements include a record-breaking third Golden Boot and the potential to become the all-time leading scorer in WSL history.
- ▪Shaw scored 21 goals in 22 games, helping Manchester City secure the WSL title.
- ▪She became the first player in WSL history to score 20 or more goals in three different campaigns.
- ▪Shaw has 100 goal contributions in the WSL, reaching this milestone in just 93 appearances.
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After firing Man City to title - is Shaw best striker in WSL history?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Khadija Shaw joined Manchester City from French side Bordeaux in 2021ByAlex BrothertonBBC Sport journalistPublished13 minutes agoWhile Manchester City's Women's Super League title triumph was clearly a team effort, it's unlikely it would have been possible without Khadija Shaw.The Jamaica striker scored 21 goals in 22 games as City secured the title for the first time in a decade, and could still help them clinch a double when they meet Brighton in the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley later this month.With a third successive WSL Golden Boot in the bag and the WSL goals record on the horizon, Shaw has to be considered one of the division's greatest ever strikers.But how does the…
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