Carli Lloyd

Carli Lloyd is a retired American professional soccer player widely regarded as one of the greatest women’s soccer players of all time. Born on July 16, 1982, in Delran, New Jersey, Lloyd developed her soccer skills through years of dedicated training and an unwavering competitive drive. She attended Rutgers University, where she starred for the Scarlet Knights before embarking on a professional career that would span nearly two decades. Her journey to the top was not always smooth, but her resilience and work ethic became defining characteristics of her career.

Lloyd’s most iconic moment came in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup final against Japan, where she scored a hat trick in the first 16 minutes, including a stunning goal from the halfway line. The performance is widely considered one of the greatest individual displays in World Cup history and earned her the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player. She followed this with another stellar performance at the 2019 World Cup, where she was a key contributor to the United States’ successful title defense, scoring in the final once again.

Over her international career, Lloyd earned over 300 caps for the United States Women’s National Team, scoring more than 130 goals. She won two Olympic gold medals (2008 and 2012), scoring the game-winning goals in both Olympic finals, and two FIFA Women’s World Cup titles (2015 and 2019). She was named FIFA Player of the Year in 2015 and 2016, the first American woman to win the award in consecutive years. Her longevity and consistency at the highest level were remarkable.

Lloyd retired from professional soccer in 2021 after a celebrated farewell tour. Since retirement, she has transitioned into broadcasting and media, working as a soccer analyst. She published a bestselling memoir and has been involved in various business ventures and endorsement deals. As of 2026, her net worth is estimated at approximately $5 million, a testament to her legendary playing career and successful post-retirement endeavors.