Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw’s goal-scoring exploits have already drawn comparisons to Erling Haaland, and a Manchester City teammate believes she can be the best player in the world.
Jamaican striker Shaw has 26 goals in 23 games for City this season in all competitions, including 15 in 15 in the Women’s Super League.
The 26-year-old has scored once every 86 minutes in the Premier League, which is not quite on par with men’s star Haaland, who has scored once every 76 minutes, but close enough for observers to notice the similarities.
City manager Gareth Taylor did not shy away from comparisons between the “pretty remarkable” pair last week, explaining how both are “so mentally strong”.
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It is that quality that might yet make Shaw the world’s best, with England defender Alex Greenwood backing her City colleague.
“I’m not surprised she’s doing what she is doing, and she still has so many levels to go to, which is quite frightening to be honest,” Greenwood told BBC Sport.
“I think she can be the best in the world if she wants to be. She has all the attributes to be the best in the world.
“I know how hard she works in training. It’s the reason she’s flourishing right now.
“She’s been really strong for us, so we just need to keep feeding her, keep giving her the ball, and the rest she’ll take care of.”