Christine Sinclair: A Journey Through Her Extraordinary Career
As we welcome Christine Sinclair to the SportsShare community, it is a fitting moment to reflect on the extraordinary career of a true soccer legend. Sinclair's journey from a young soccer enthusiast in Burnaby, BC, to becoming one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, not to mention a massive role-model to young female players, Christine’s career has been a thrilling ode to what can happen when hard work meets an extraordinary determination to win.
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As we welcome Christine Sinclair to the SportsShare community, it is a fitting moment to reflect on the extraordinary career of a true soccer legend. Sinclair's journey from a young soccer enthusiast in Burnaby, BC, to becoming one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, not to mention a massive role-model to young female players, Christine’s career has been a thrilling ode to what can happen when hard work meets an extraordinary determination to win.
Here are some of the moments that make her one of soccer’s most influential players.
The early years, a star in the making
Christine Sinclair made her debut with the Canadian national team at just 16 years old during the 2000 Algarve Cup. Choosing the number 12 jersey after her favorite athlete - Roberto Alomar, Toronto Blue Jays second baseman, Sporting a number 12 jersey.
Her leadership, clinical finishes and remarkable ability to read the game made it hard for anyone to deny that Canada had a generational talent in the making.
Scoring her way to victory
From there, Sinclair's career quickly became studded with unforgettable moments on the world stage - having more exposure on a global scale. In 2002, she helped Canada reach the final of the FIFA U-19 Women’s World Championship, scoring ten goals in the tournament.
In the 2012 London Olympics Sinclair cemented her legacy by leading Canada to a bronze medal when she scored a hat-trick against the United States in the semifinals. In 2012 Her 23 goals in 22 games earned her a record for most goals scored by an individual in a calendar year.
Scoring is what she does best
In January 2020, Christine became the all-time leading goal scorer in international soccer with 190 goals scored throughout her career. An unmistakable achievement when you consider that international superstar Lionel Messi has 106 goals and Christiano Renaldo is holding the men’s world record at 129. It’s hard to deny her talent when you consider how big the gap in numbers is, and how many times Christine was able to score an average of 1.7 goals per game.
Leading Canada to Olympic Gold
One of the crowning achievements of Sinclair’s career came at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021 due to the pandemic). As the captain of the Canadian team, she led her country first to two bronze medals and then to their first-ever gold medal win in women’s soccer. The historic moment showcases the impact that Christine has had in propelling Canadian soccer into the spotlight.
Off the field: inspiring the next generation
Sinclair’s influence extends beyond the pitch. Helping young women pursue their dream in sports, her foundation Girls With Goals continues to support female youth soccer players. By obtaining resources and mentorship in order to continue playing, her leadership, humility, and dedication to the game now extends onto the field with your students, daughters, and nieces.
Christine Sinclair’s Next Chapter With SportsShare
As Christine Sinclair hangs her boots and steps into her new role as a content creator with SportsShare, she brings with her a wealth of experience accumulated over her extraordinary 25-year career.
Her involvement as a brand ambassador, stakeholder and content creator for SportsShare is Christine’s way of giving back to the community in a way she wished she had growing up in the soccer community.
“I would have done anything to access this type of platform when I was growing up. With SportsShare, I can now easily share what I've learned throughout my 25-year career with every aspiring athlete to help them achieve their goals” she says.
Sharing her legacy
Christine has picked up a few lessons throughout her extraordinary career and she is ready to share that wealth of knowledge with you. Her exclusive community channel will feature a number of skill videos, training drills, sessions plans and exciting life stories.
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SportsShare and Christine look forward to training with you. Join today!
About the author
Ty Summach is a versatile executive who is supporting the growth of SportsShare and contributing to various innovation hubs with extensive leadership experience.
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