USWNT captain Horan named in Best FIFA Women’s Player shortlist

Horan is one of 16 players nominated

U.S. women’s national team captain Lindsey Horan was one of 16 players named to the shortlist for the 2023 Best FIFA Women’s Player award.

The prize will be given for performances from August 1, 2022 through August 20, 2023.

Just like the Ballon d’Or, Spain star Aitana Bonmatí will be favored to take home the Best FIFA Women’s Player after winning a double with Barcelona and leading Spain to the World Cup title.

Alexia Putellas, Bonmatí’s teammate for club and country, has won both awards in back-to-back years.

While Sophia Smith made the 30-player shortlist for the Ballon d’Or, the USWNT and Portland Thorns star was not selected among the 16 finalists for the FIFA award. Instead, Horan was nominated after a strong World Cup with the USWNT and helping Lyon to a league title in 2022-23.

Here are all 16 players on the shortlist for the 2023 Best FIFA Women’s Player award.