Women's soccer has its first million-dollar player. Here's a look at how the record fee has grown
United States defender Naomi Girma has become women's soccer's first million-dollar player.
The 24-year-old Girma completed her move from San Diego Wave to Chelsea for a reported 900,000 pounds ($1.1 million) on Sunday.
Here's a look at how the record transfer fee (in USD) in the women's game has increased over the course of the century:
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The Brazilian midfielder moved from Fiammamonza in Italy to Rayo Vallecano in Spain for $310,000.
The Denmark forward left German side Wolfsburg to join Chelsea in England for $355,000 (300,000 euros).
The England midfielder moved from Manchester City in England to Barcelona in Spain for $513,000 (400,000 pounds).
The Colombia forward left Levante in Spain to join Chelsea in a deal worth $542,000 (500,000 euros).
The Zambia striker moved from Madrid CFF in Spain to Bay FC in the United States for $788,000.
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