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Early Life
Christine Sinclair is a Canadian soccer player, born on June 12, 1983, in Burnaby, British Columbia. She was raised in a sports-loving family, with her father Bill Sinclair being a former football player and her mother Sandra Sinclair being a field hockey player. Sinclair was introduced to soccer at an early age and began playing organized soccer at the age of four. She grew up playing for Burnaby Girls Soccer Club, where she honed her soccer skills and eventually became one of the top players in the league.
Career Beginnings
Sinclair started her professional soccer career at the age of 16, playing for the Vancouver Breakers in the USL W-League. In 2002, she was drafted by the Carolina Courage in the WUSA Draft. She later played for FC Gold Pride, Western New York Flash, Portland Thorns FC, and participated in various professional leagues.
Sinclair’s performance as a striker on the Canadian national team has been nothing short of impressive. Her goal-scoring record is second only to Abby Wambach, making her one of the most successful female footballers of all time. She has scored over 186 goals in her 300 appearances for the national team and has also won two Olympic bronze medals (2012, 2016) and a silver medal (2012).
Reputation and Achievements
Sinclair’s reputation as one of the best female soccer players of all time is well deserved. She has amassed numerous individual and team awards throughout her illustrious career. Some of her notable achievements include:
– Two-time Olympic bronze medalist
– One-time Olympic silver medalist
– Six-time winner of the Canadian Player of the Year
– Two-time CONCACAF Female Player of the Year
– Recipient of the Lou Marsh Trophy (given to Canada’s top athlete of the year) in 2012
– Holds the record for the most goals ever scored in international football among both male and female players – a staggering 187 goals
Endorsements and Lifestyle
Aside from her soccer career, Sinclair has also been successful in the endorsement world. She has been the face of many major brands such as Nike, Bell Canada, Panasonic, and Puma. Sinclair is a known philanthropist and gives back to the community through her Sinclair’s Healthy Snacks program, which donates a portion of the proceeds to local charities.
Sinclair is a private person and keeps her personal life out of the public eye. She is known to be unmarried and has no children. She has a degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia.
Net Worth and Assets
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Christine Sinclair’s net worth is estimated to be around USD 8 million. In Canadian dollars, her net worth is CAD 10.5 million, in Ghana Cedis it’s GHS 46 million, in India Rupees it’s INR 601.6 million, in Kenya Shillings it’s KES 861 million, in South African Rands it’s ZAR 110 million and in Uganda Shillings it’s UGX 29.8 billion.
Sinclair owns a house in Burnaby, British Columbia, and has an extensive car collection that includes a Mercedes-Benz and a Porsche.
Awards and Nominations
Throughout her career, Sinclair has been nominated for various awards and recognitions. She has won several awards and nominations such as FIFA Women’s World Cup Silver Ball (2012), FIFA Women’s World Cup Bronze Boot (2011), and FIFA Women’s World Cup All-Star Team (2007, 2011, 2015). She has also been nominated for the Ballon d’Or Féminin, an annual award given to the world’s best female footballer.