At 35, Cristiana Girelli, the captain and star striker of Italy’s women’s national team, sealed Italy’s place in the Euro 2025 semifinals by scoring twice in a 2-1 victory over Norway, reaching a career milestone of 61 international goals[1]. Since her debut in 2013, Girelli has evolved from a squad player to a commanding leader, earning the captain’s armband in 2023 after the retirement of Sara Gama[1]. Her leadership and prolific scoring have been instrumental across multiple European Championships and the 2019 World Cup[1][2].
At club level, Girelli boasts an illustrious career with 10 Serie A titles won across Bardolino, Brescia, and Juventus. Since joining Juventus in 2018, she surpassed 100 goals for the club—a historic achievement marking her as one of Italian women’s football’s most prolific scorers[3]. Her form at Juventus and in Serie A demonstrates exceptional consistency and goal-scoring prowess[3][4].
Girelli’s performance at Euro 2025, with 3 goals in 4 matches so far, underscores her vital role in Italy’s campaign and sets a strong foundation for the team’s ambitions to win the tournament. Her experience and goal-scoring record are pivotal assets as Italy chase their first major international title in women’s football.