Among 32 teams that participated in the FIFA Women's World Cup tournament, Japan is currently leading the race for the golden boots.
After 3 clean sheets in 3 games played in Group C of the tournament, Japan scored a total of 11 goals, recording 9 points to seal their qualification to the Round of 16.
The Nadeshiko opener at the ongoing tournament saw them thrash the Copper Queens of Zambia 5-0. Japan carried their confidence to the next match as they outclassed Costa Rica by 2-0.
The girls of coach Futoshi Ikeda stunned the world with a ruthless 4-0 win against 2nd FIFA Ranking country Germany 4-0.
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Hinata Miyawaza, who struck twice against Germany to secure the top spot in Group C for her side, has been instrumental to the team in the goalscoring sector.
The twenty-three-year-old forward Hinata Miyawaza has netted a total of 5 goals in the tournament so far and is now a contender for the golden boot, amongst others.
Japan continues to be in impressive form as they also beat Norway 3-1 to advance to the Quarterfinals of the competition. They haven't lost any matches so far in the competition.
FIFA WWC 2023: Race For Golden Boots
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| Hinata Miyawaza |
- Hinata Miyawaza - Japan- 5 goals, 1 assist.
- Alexandra Popp - Germany - 4 goals, 0 assists
- Lauren James - England - 3 goals, 3 assists
- Ary Borges Brazil - 3 goals, 1 assist
- Amanda Iiestedt - Sweden - 3 goals, 1 assist
- Kadidiatou Dani - France - 3 goals, 0 assist
- Sophie Haugh - Norway - 3 goals, 0 assist
- Jill Roord - Netherlands - 3 goals, 0 assists
- Aitana Bonmati - Spain - 3 goals
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