Christine Sinclair Canadian Footballer From Burnaby
Christine Sinclair · association football player · Canadian
Biography
Canadian footballer Christine Sinclair was born on 12 June 1983 in Burnaby. She has played for Canada women's national soccer team (2000–2023) and Portland Thorns FC (2013–2024).
Early life
Christine Sinclair was educated at University of Portland, finishing in 2005 and Burnaby South Secondary School.
Career
She plays as a forward. Christine Sinclair’s listed career opens with Canada women's national soccer team in 2000. In all, 8 teams are listed for her, among them Portland Thorns FC, Portland Pilots women's soccer and Vancouver Whitecaps. Her longest spell on record is at Canada women's national soccer team, from 2000 to 2023. At Canada women's national soccer team (2000–2023), her team-mates on record include Diana Matheson and Kaylyn Kyle. Portland Thorns FC team-mates from the same years include Tobin Heath, Becky Sauerbrunn and Alex Morgan.
Recognition
In 2013, she won the Canada's Walk of Fame. She has also won the Honda Sports Award for Soccer (2006) and the National Women's Soccer League Player of the Month (2013). The records list 5 awards won by her.
Teams
8 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2000–2023 | Canada women's national soccer team | Forward |
| 2001–2002 | Canada women's national under-20 soccer team | Forward |
| 2001–2005 | Portland Pilots women's soccer | Forward |
| 2001–2002 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Forward |
| 2006–2008 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Forward |
| 2009–2010 | FC Gold Pride | Forward |
| 2011–2012 | Western New York Flash | Forward |
| 2013–2024 | Portland Thorns FC | Forward |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Canada's Walk of Fame | Won | |
| 2013 | National Women's Soccer League Player of the Month | Won | |
| 2006 | Honda Sports Award for Soccer | Won | |
| Bobbie Rosenfeld Award | Won | ||
| Officer of the Order of Canada | Won |
Personal life
She studied at University of Portland, finishing in 2005 and Burnaby South Secondary School.
Christine Sinclair on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 114K @c_sinc12
- Engagement rate
- 4.55% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 5,131
- Average comments
- 35 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Christine Sinclair Photos
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Photo: Dana K. O. · CC BY-SA 2.0 -
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Photo: SOCCER DIGITAL · Public domain
Frequently asked questions
How old is Christine Sinclair?
Christine Sinclair is 43 years old, born on 12 June 1983 in Burnaby.
What is Christine Sinclair known for?
Christine Sinclair is a forward who has played for Canada women's national soccer team and Portland Thorns FC.
How tall is Christine Sinclair?
Christine Sinclair is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What is Christine Sinclair’s nationality?
Christine Sinclair is Canadian, born in Burnaby.
Has Christine Sinclair won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Canada's Walk of Fame (2013).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q262802), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Robin Glover · CC BY 4.0
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