Khadija Shaw, born on January thirty-first, nineteen ninety-seven, is a prominent Jamaican professional footballer who has made a significant impact in women's football. Playing as a forward for Manchester City in the Women's Super League, she has established herself as a key player and leader, serving as the captain of the Jamaica women's national team.
Regarded as one of the best strikers globally, Shaw holds the distinction of being Manchester City's all-time top goalscorer and Jamaica's all-time top goalscorer. Her remarkable talent is further highlighted by her record for the most hat tricks in the Women's Super League, showcasing her scoring prowess and ability to perform under pressure.
Before her tenure at Manchester City, Shaw played for Division 1 club Bordeaux, where she excelled as the top scorer in the twenty twenty to twenty twenty-one season and earned the Player of the Month award on two occasions. Since joining Manchester City, she has celebrated success as a League Cup winner and was recognized as the club's Player of the Season for the twenty twenty-two to twenty twenty-three season, finishing as the top scorer.
In addition to her club achievements, Shaw's individual accolades include being named in the WSL Team of the Year and receiving the WSL Player of the Month award twice during the same season. Her exceptional performance earned her the prestigious title of FWA Women's Footballer of the Year in the following season, solidifying her status as a leading figure in women's football.