The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 concluded with Spain defeating England 1-0 in the final match at Stadium Australia, Sydney, on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Olga Carmona scored the winning goal in the 29th minute, securing Spain's first Women's World Cup title. This victory marked a historic achievement for the Spanish women's national team.
The Spanish players shone brightly in the final. According to Transfermarkt, the most valuable player in the final was Alexia Putellas, with a market valuation of EUR 550,000, approximately Rp9.1 billion (assuming an exchange rate of Rp16,704 per EUR). This tournament marked Putellas' comeback after a knee injury sidelined her last season. She is also the only female footballer to win the Ballon d'Or twice consecutively, explaining her high market value.
Aitana Bonmati, another Spanish player, followed with a valuation of EUR 500,000, or approximately Rp8.2 billion. She received the Golden Ball award as the best player of the Women's World Cup 2023 for her significant contribution to La Furia Roja's victory.
Completing the top three was Alessia Russo, England's striker, with a valuation of EUR 325,000, approximately Rp5.4 billion. Although England finished as runners-up, Russo played a crucial role in their journey to the final, securing a 3-1 semi-final win against Australia on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
Below is a complete list of the 10 most valuable players in the Women's World Cup 2023 final, according to Transfermarkt as of August 18, 2023:
1. Alexia Putellas (Spain): EUR 550,000
2. Aitana Bonmati (Spain): EUR 500,000
3. Alessia Russo (England): EUR 325,000
4. Mariona Caldentey (Spain): EUR 300,000
5. Keira Walsh (England): EUR 280,000
6. Lauren James (England): EUR 275,000
7. Ella Toone (England): EUR 275,000
8. Lauren Hemp (England): EUR 275,000
9. Alba Redondo (Spain): EUR 275,000
10. Jennifer Hermoso (Spain): EUR 270,000
(See also: This List of Champions and Runners-up of the Women's World Cup from 1991 to 2019)