Haley Bugeja Continues Her Ascent in Global Football Rankings

Haley Bugeja has once again underlined her status as one of Europe’s most exciting young forwards, finishing just outside the top 30 in the IFFHS 2025 International Women’s Goalscorers ranking. The Maltese striker recorded seven international goals during the year—four with Inter and three with the Malta national team—cementing her position among the sport’s rising elite.

The ranking, dominated by Spain’s Claudia Pina with 18 goals, featured some of the biggest names in world football, including Alessia Russo, Alexia Putellas, Vivianne Miedema, and Pernille Harder. For Bugeja to sit within touching distance of this group at just 21 years old speaks volumes about her development and growing influence on the international stage.

Her performances in Serie A Women with Inter have showcased her power, pace, and instinctive finishing, while her contributions to Malta continue to elevate the national team’s attacking threat. Bugeja’s consistency against top‑level opposition has not gone unnoticed, and her presence in the IFFHS list marks another milestone in a career that continues to accelerate.

As 2026 begins, expectations around the Maltese forward are higher than ever. If her trajectory continues, Bugeja may soon find herself not just near the top 30—but challenging the very best.

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