The women's transfer record had barely moved over the past few decades but, like London buses, a host of major deals have come along at once in the last five years.

In January 2025, USWNT defender Naomi Girma broke the $1 million barrier when she joined Chelsea from San Diego Wave in a deal worth around £900,000 ($1.1m). But then, less than two months after winning the UEFA Women's Champions League , Arsenal broke the £1 million barrier to sign striker Olivia Smith from Women's Super League rivals Liverpool for £1.1m ($1.33m.)

And now, Mexico forward Lizbeth Ovalle has moved the record on again with a $1.5m transfer from Tigres to NWSL side Orlando Pride .

Yes, there is still a long way to go before we get near the men's record, set by Neymar 's $241m move fr

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