List of WNBA players born outside the United States

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The following is a list of past and present WNBA players considered to be "international" by the league. The list does not include players born in the United States. The WNBA considers all players from outside the 50 states and District of Columbia as "international", even if they are American citizens from US territories such as Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.

By country

Note: This list is correct through as of 16 May 2025.

Pos GGuard FForward CCenter
Years Number of seasons played in the WNBA
^ Denotes player who has been elected to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
* Denotes player who is still active in the WNBA
More information Nationality[A], Birthplace[B] ...
Nationality[A] Birthplace[B] Player Pos. Career[C] Years Notes Ref.
 Antigua and Barbuda — Desiree Francis F 20001 — [1]
 Australia — Amy Atwell G 2022, 20242 — [2]
 Australia — Rebecca Allen* F 2015–2019, 2021–present10 — [3]
 Australia — Suzy Batkovic C 2005, 20092 — [4]
 Australia — Tully Bevilaqua G 1998, 2000–201214 — [5]
 Australia — Chloe Bibby* G 20251 — [6]
 Australia — Jessica Bibby G 20001 — [7]
 Australia — Abby Bishop F/C 2010, 2015–20163 — [8]
 Australia — Carla Boyd F 1998–1999, 20013 — [9]
 Australia — Michelle Brogan F 1998, 20002 — [10]
 Australia — Sandy Brondello G 1998–1999, 2001–20035 Later became WNBA coach.[11] [12]
 Australia Papua New Guinea Territory of Papua and New Guinea
(now  Papua New Guinea)		 Annie Burgess G 1999, 2001–20034 Born in the Territory of Papua and New Guinea (then an external territory of Australia), moved to Australia as a child.[13] [14]
 Australia  United Kingdom Liz Cambage C 2011, 2013, 2018–2019, 2021–20226 Born in England to a Nigerian father and an Australian mother, moved to Australia at three months old.[15] [16]
 Australia — Michelle Cleary G 2000–20012 — [17]
 Australia — Trisha Fallon G/F 1999, 20012 — [18]
 Australia — Cayla George C 2015, 2017–2018, 20234 — [19]
 Australia — Kristi Harrower G 1998–1999, 2001–2003, 2005, 20097 — [20]
 Australia — Shyla Heal G 20211 — [21]
 Australia — Katrina Hibbert G/F 20001 — [22]
 Australia — Lauren Jackson^ F/C 2001–201212 — [23]
 Australia — Rachel Jarry F 20131 — [24]
 Australia  New Zealand Jae Kingi-Cross G 2001, 2004, 20063 Born in New Zealand, moved to Australia at age 4.[25] [26]
 Australia — Alison Lacey G 20101 — [27]
 Australia — Tess Madgen G 20151 — [28]
 Australia  New Zealand Ezi Magbegor* F 2020–present6 Born in New Zealand to Nigerian parents, moved to Australia at six years old.[29] [30]
 Australia — Anneli Maley F 20221 — [31]
 Australia — Jade Melbourne* G 2023–present3 — [32]
 Australia — Jenna O'Hea G/F 2011–20166 — [33]
 Australia — Erin Phillips G 2006, 2008–2009, 2011–20169 — [34]
 Australia — Alanna Smith* F 2019–present7 — [35]
 Australia — Belinda Snell G 2005–2007, 2009–20116 — [36]
 Australia — Rachael Sporn F 1998–1999, 20013 — [37]
 Australia — Laura Summerton C 2005–20062 — [38]
 Australia — Stephanie Talbot* G 2017–2019, 2021–2022, 20247 — [39]
 Australia — Penny Taylor F 2001–2007, 2009–2011, 2013–2014, 201613 — [40]
 Australia — Michele Timms^ G 1997–20015 — [41]
 Australia — Marianna Tolo C 20151 [42]
 Australia — Kristen Veal G 2001–20022 — [43]
 Australia — Kristy Wallace G 2022–20243 — [44]
 Australia — Jennifer Whittle C 1999, 20012 — [45]
 Bahamas — Waltiea Rolle C 20141 First Bahamian to be drafted to the WNBA. Later became coach.[46] [47]
 Belarus  Soviet Union
(now  Belarus)		 Yelena Leuchanka C 2006–2007, 2010, 20124 — [48]
 Belgium — Julie Allemand* G 2020, 2022, 2024–present4 — [49]
 Belgium — Hind Ben Abdelkader G 20181 — [50]
 Belgium — Kyara Linskens* C 20251 — [51]
 Belgium — Emma Meesseman C 2013–2017, 2019–2020, 20228 — [52]
 Belgium — Kim Mestdagh G 20191 — [53]
 Belgium — Julie Vanloo* G 2024–present2 — [54]
 Belgium — Ann Wauters C 2000–2002, 2004–2005, 2008–2009, 2012, 20169 — [55]
 Bosnia and Herzegovina  Yugoslavia
(now  Bosnia and Herzegovina)		 Razija Mujanović C 19981 Born in SFR Yugoslavia, has represented both FR Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina internationally.[56] [57]
 Bosnia and Herzegovina  Bahamas Jonquel Jones* F 2016–2019, 2021–present9 Born in the Bahamas and grew up in the United States, became a naturalized Bosnian citizen and represented Bosnia and Herzegovina internationally since 2019.[58] [59]
 Bosnia and Herzegovina  Yugoslavia
(now  Bosnia and Herzegovina)		 Rankica Šarenac C 20001 Born in SFR Yugoslavia, has represented both FR Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina internationally.[60] [61]
 Brazil — Janeth Arcain^ G 1997–2003, 20058 — [62]
 Brazil — Kamilla Cardoso* C 2024–present2 — [63]
 Brazil — Iziane Castro Marques G/F 2002–2003, 2005–201311 — [64]
 Brazil — Nádia Gomes Colhado C 2014–2015, 20173 — [65]
 Brazil — Damiris Dantas* F 2014–2015, 2017–2022, 2024–present10 — [66]
 Brazil — Érika de Souza F/C 2002, 2007–201712 — [67]
 Brazil — Cíntia dos Santos C 2000–20023 — [68]
 Brazil — Clarissa dos Santos F 2015–20162 — [69]
 Brazil — Helen Luz G 2001–20033 — [70]
 Brazil — Adriana Moisés G 2001–2002, 20073 — [71]
 Brazil — Cláudia Neves G 1999–20024 — [72]
 Brazil — Kelly Santos F 2001–2002, 20083 — [73]
 Brazil — Alessandra Santos de Oliveira C 1998–20014 — [74]
 Brazil — Stephanie Soares C 20241 — [75]
 Brazil — Leila Sobral F 19981 — [76]
 Bulgaria — Albena Branzova F 19981 — [77]
 Bulgaria — Gergana Branzova F 19981 — [78]
 Bulgaria — Gergana Slavtcheva G 20031 — [79]
 Bulgaria — Polina Tzekova C 19991 — [80]
 Cameroon — Monique Akoa Makani* G 20251 — [81]
 Cameroon — Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu F 2023–20242 — [82]
 Canada — Natalie Achonwa F 2015–20228 — [83]
 Canada — Kayla Alexander C 2013–20207 — [84]
 Canada — Laeticia Amihere F 2023–20242 — [85]
 Canada — Miranda Ayim F 20111 — [86]
 Canada — Kelly Boucher F 19981 — [87]
 Canada  Sudan Adut Bulgak C 2016–20183 Born in Sudan, moved to Canada at age 6, represented Canada internationally[88] [89]
 Canada — Bridget Carleton* G 2019–present7 — [90]
 Canada — Stacey Dales G/F 2002–2004, 2006–20075 — [91]
 Canada — Aaliyah Edwards* F 2024–present2 — [92]
 Canada — Nirra Fields G 20161 — [93]
 Canada — Kim Gaucher F 2006–20083 — [94]
 Canada — Amber Hall F 20021 — [95]
 Canada — Ruth Hamblin C 20161 — [96]
 Canada — MerleLynn Lange-Harris F/C 19991 — [97]
 Canada — Kia Nurse* G 2018–2021, 2023–present7 — [98]
 Canada — Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe F 2017, 20192 — [99]
 Canada — Tammy Sutton-Brown C 2001–201212 — [100]
 Canada  United Kingdom Shona Thorburn G 2006–20072 Born in England, moved to Canada at age 8, represented Canada internationally.[101][102] [103]
 Chile — Ziomara Morrison C 20121 — [104]
 China — Chen Nan C 20091 — [105]
 China — Han Xu C 2019, 2022–20233 — [106]
 China — Li Meng G 20231 — [107]
 China — Li Yueru* C 2022, 2024–present3 — [108]
 China — Miao Lijie G 20051 — [109]
 China — Shao Ting F 20191 — [110]
 China — Sui Feifei G 20051 — [111]
 China — Zheng Haixia C 1997–19982 — [112]
 Colombia — Levys Torres C 20011 — [113]
 Croatia — Ivana Dojkić G 2023–20242 — [114]
 Croatia  Yugoslavia
(now  Croatia)		 Vedrana Grgin-Fonseca F 2000–20023 Born in SFR Yugoslavia, has represented both FR Yugoslavia and Croatia internationally.[115] [116]
 Croatia  Yugoslavia
(now  Croatia)		 Korie Hlede G 1998–20025 Born in SFR Yugoslavia, has represented both FR Yugoslavia and Croatia internationally.[117] [118]
 Croatia — Nika Mühl G 20241 — [119]
 Czech Republic  Czechoslovakia
(now  Czech Republic)		 Romana Hamzová G 20001 — [120]
 Czech Republic  Czechoslovakia
(now  Czech Republic)		 Zuzana Klimešová F 2002–20032 — [121]
 Czech Republic  Czechoslovakia
(now  Czech Republic)		 Eva Němcová F 1997–20015 Born in Czechoslovakia, has represented both Czechoslovakia and Czech Republic internationally.[122] [123]
 Czech Republic  Czechoslovakia
(now  Czech Republic)		 Michaela Pavlíčková F/C 2001, 20032 — [124]
 Czech Republic  Czechoslovakia
(now  Czech Republic)		 Jana Veselá F 20101 — [125]
 Czech Republic  Czechoslovakia
(now  Czech Republic)		 Kamila Vodičková F/C 2000–20067 Born in Czechoslovakia, has represented both Czechoslovakia and Czech Republic internationally.[126] [127]
 Democratic Republic of the Congo  Zaire
(now  Democratic Republic of the Congo)		 Mwadi Mabika G/F 1997–200812 — [128]
 Democratic Republic of the Congo  Zaire
(now  Democratic Republic of the Congo)		 Chanel Mokango G/F 20101 — [129]
 Democratic Republic of the Congo  Zaire
(now  Democratic Republic of the Congo)		 Bernadette Ngoyisa C 2002, 2005–2006, 20084 — [130]
 Finland  Egypt Awak Kuier G 2021–20233 Born in Egypt to South Sudanese parents, moved to Finland at age 2, represented Finland internationally. [131]
 France — Valériane Ayayi C 20151 — [132]
 France — Marième Badiane* C 20251 — [133]
 France  Cameroon Lucienne Berthieu F/C 2002–20043 — [134]
 France — Céline Dumerc G 20141 — [135]
 France — Olivia Époupa G 20241 — [136]
 France — Isabelle Fijalkowski C 1997–19982 — [137]
 France  Senegal Émilie Gomis G 20061 — [138]
 France — Sandrine Gruda F/C 2008–2010, 2014, 2016-20176 — [139]
 France — Marine Johannès* G 2019, 2022–2023, 2025–present4 — [140]
 France — Leïla Lacan* G 20251 — [141]
 France — Edwige Lawson-Wade G 2005–2006, 2008–20105 — [142]
 France — Carla Leite* G 20251 — [143]
 France  Cameroon Dominique Malonga* C 20251 Born in Cameroon, represents France internationally. [144]
 France — Emmeline Ndongue C 20061 — [145]
 France — Sabrina Palie G 20061 — [146]
 France — Iliana Rupert C 2022–20232 — [147]
 France — Janelle Salaün* F 20251 — [148]
 France — Audrey Sauret G 2001–20022 — [149]
 France — Laure Savasta G 19971 — [150]
 France — Kadi Sissoko F 20231 — [151]
 France — Mamignan Touré* G 2025–present1 — [152]
 Germany  West Germany Marlies Askamp C 1997–20026 — [153]
 Germany — Leonie Fiebich* F 2024–present2 — [154]
 Germany  West Germany
 Linda Fröhlich F/C 2002–2003, 2006–20074 — [155]
 Germany — Luisa Geiselsoder* C 20251 — [156]
 Germany — Marie Gülich C 2018–20203 — [157]
 Germany — Nyara Sabally* F 2023–present3 — [158]
 Germany  West Germany Martina Weber C 20071 — [159]
 Greece — Zoi Dimitrakou F 20161 — [160]
 Greece — Anastasia Kostaki G 20061 — [161]
 Greece — Evanthia Maltsi G 20071 — [162]
 Hungary — Bernadett Határ C 2021, 20232 — [163]
 Hungary — Dalma Ivanyi G 1999–2000, 2003, 2005–20065 — [164]
 Hungary — Dorka Juhász F 2023–20242 — [165]
 Hungary — Andrea Nagy G 1999–20024 — [166]
 Hungary — Petra Ujhelyi F/C 20031 — [167]
 Israel — Shay Doron G 20071 — [168]
 Italy — Susanna Bonfiglio G 20021 — [169]
 Italy — Lorela Cubaj F 2022–20243 — [170]
 Italy — Laura Macchi F 2004–20052 — [171]
 Italy — Raffaella Masciadri F 2004–2005, 20083 — [172]
 Italy — Catarina Pollini F 19971 — [173]
 Italy — Kathrin Ress C 20071 — [174]
 Italy — Cecilia Zandalasini* G 2017–2018, 2024–present4 — [175]
 Italy — Francesca Zara G 20051 — [176]
 Ivory Coast — Kadidja Diaby C 20251 — [177]
 Ivory Coast — Christelle N'Garsanet C 20061 — [178]
 Jamaica — Simone Edwards C 2000–20056 — [179]
 Jamaica — Aneika Henry F 2012–20176 — [180]
 Jamaica  Bahamas Pollyanna Johns Kimbrough C 1998, 2000–20046 Born in the Bahamas, moved to Jamaica at age 1.[181] [182]
 Jamaica — Nadine Malcolm F 2001–20022 — [183]
 Japan — Mikiko Hagiwara G 1997–19982 — [184]
 Japan — Rui Machida G 20221 — [185]
 Japan — Yuko Oga G 20081 — [186]
 Japan — Ramu Tokashiki F 2015–20173 — [187]
 Latvia — Anete Jēkabsone-Žogota G 2009–2010, 20143 — [188]
 Latvia — Kitija Laksa* G 20251 — [189]
 Latvia — Zane Tamane C 2006, 20122 — [190]
 Lithuania — Aneta Kaušaitė F 19981 — [191]
 Lithuania — Jurgita Štreimikytė F 2000–2001, 20053 — [192]
 Mali — Sika Koné* F 2023–present3 — [193]
 Mali — Hamchétou Maïga-Ba G/F 2002–20109 — [194]
 Mexico — Lou Lopez Sénéchal F 20241 Also has French citizenship. [195]
 Montenegro  Yugoslavia
(now  Montenegro)		 Jelena Dubljević F 20161 — [196]
 Montenegro  Yugoslavia
(now  Montenegro)		 Hajdana Radunović C 20011 — [197]
 Mozambique — Clarisse Machanguana C/F 1999–20024 — [198]
 Netherlands — Marlous Nieuwveen C 20051 — [199]
 Netherlands  Suriname Sandra Van Embricqs F 19981 — [200]
 New Zealand — Megan Compain G 19971 — [201]
 Nigeria — Evelyn Akhator F/C 2017–20182 — [202]
 Nigeria — Mactabene Amachree F 2001, 2003, 20053 — [203]
 Nigeria — Murjanatu Musa* F 20251 — [204]
 Poland — Agnieszka Bibrzycka G/F 2004, 20062 — [205]
 Poland — Margo Dydek C 1998–200811 — [206]
 Poland — Ewelina Kobryn F/C 2011–2012, 20143 — [207]
 Poland — Krystyna Lara G 19991 — [208]
 Portugal  Cape Verde Mery Andrade G 1999–2002, 20045 — [209]
 Portugal — Ticha Penicheiro G 1998–201215 — [210]
 Puerto Rico — Carla Cortijo G 2015–20162 — [211]
 Romania — Gabriela Mărginean F 20101 — [212]
 Romania — Florina Paşcalău C 20081 — [213]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Russia)		 Svetlana Abrosimova F 2001–2008, 2010, 201210 — [214]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Kyrgyzstan)		 Elena Baranova F 1997–1999, 2001, 2003–20057 — [215]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Russia)		 Evgeniya Belyakova F 20161 — [216]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Russia)		 Ilona Korstine G 20011 — [217]
 Russia — Anastasiia Kosu* F 20251 — [218]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Russia)		 Irina Osipova C 20061 — [219]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Turkmenistan)		 Elena Shakirova F/C 2000–20023 — [220]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Russia)		 Maria Stepanova C 1998–2001, 20055 — [221]
 Russia — Maria Vadeeva C 2018–20192 — [222]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Russia)		 Natalia Vodopyanova F 20051 — [223]
 Russia  Soviet Union
(now  Russia)		 Oksana Zakaluzhnaya C 2000, 20022 — [224]
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Sophia Young F 2006–2012, 2014–20159 — [225]
 Senegal — Maimouna Diarra C 20171 — [226]
 Senegal — Astou Ndiaye-Diatta F/C 1999–2004, 2006–20078 — [227]
 Serbia  Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Nina Bjedov C 19991 — [228]
 Serbia  Yugoslavia
(now  Montenegro)		 Ana Dabović G 2015–20162 — [229]
 Serbia  Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Gordana Grubin G 1999–2002, 2004–20056 — [230]
 Serbia  Yugoslavia
(now  Bosnia and Herzegovina)		 Tina Krajišnik G 20221 — [231]
 Serbia  Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Katarina Lazić G 20011 — [232]
 Serbia  Yugoslavia
(now  Bosnia and Herzegovina)		 Nikolina Milić C 2022–20232 — [233]
 Serbia  Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Jelena Milovanović F 20141 — [234]
 Serbia  Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Mila Nikolić F 19991 — [235]
 Serbia  Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Jasmina Perazić-Gipe^ F 19971 — [236]
 Serbia  Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Sonja Petrović F 2012, 20162 — [237]
 Serbia  Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Slobodanka Tuvić C 2001–20044 — [238]
 Serbia  Yugoslavia
(now  Bosnia and Herzegovina)		 Daliborka Vilipić F/C 20061 — [239]
 Serbia  Yugoslavia
(now  Serbia)		 Milica Vukadinović G 19971 — [240]
 Slovakia  Czechoslovakia
(now  Slovakia)		 Andrea Kuklová G 1998–19992 — [241]
 Slovakia  Czechoslovakia
(now  Slovakia)		 Zuzana Žirková G 20031 — [242]
 South Korea — Jung Sun-min C 20031 — [243]
 South Korea — Park Ji-su C 2018–2019, 20213 — [244]
 Spain — Elisa Aguilar G 20021 — [245]
 Spain — Maite Cazorla G 20191 — [246]
 Spain — Elisabeth Cebrián C 19981 — [247]
 Spain — Anna Cruz G 2014–20163 — [248]
 Spain — Marta Fernández G 20071 — [249]
 Spain — Marina Ferragut F 20001 — [250]
 Spain — Begoña García G 20021 — [251]
 Spain  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Sancho Lyttle F 2005–201915 Born in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, became a naturalized Spanish citizen, represented Spain internationally. [252]
 Spain — Nuria Martínez G 2005, 20102 — [253]
 Spain — Anna Montañana F 20091 — [254]
 Spain  Senegal Astou Ndour-Fall C 2014, 2016, 2018–2021, 20247 Born in Senegal, moved to Spain at age 14, became a naturalized Spanish citizen, represented Spain internationally. [255]
 Spain — Leticia Romero G 20181 — [256]
 Spain — Isabel Sánchez G 20041 — [257]
 Spain — Amaya Valdemoro F 1998–20003 — [258]
 Spain — Marta Xargay G 2015–20162 — [259]
 Sweden — Farhiya Abdi F 2013–20153 — [260]
 Sweden — Frida Eldebrink G 20161 — [261]
 Sweden — Tanja Kostic F 1998, 20002 — [262]
 Sweden — Chioma Nnamaka G 20081 — [263]
 Sweden — Amanda Zahui B. C 2015–2021, 20238 — [264]
 Trinidad and Tobago — Pietra Gay G/F 19971 — [265]
 Trinidad and Tobago — Gillian Goring C 20071 — [266]
 Turkey  West Germany LaToya Sanders F/C 2008–2009, 2011, 2015–2016, 2018–20197 Born in West Germany to American parents, grew up in the United States, became a naturalized Turkish citizen and represented Turkey internationally.[267] [268]
 Turkey — Sevgi Uzun* G 2024–present2 — [269]
 Turkey  Bulgaria Nevriye Yılmaz F/C 2003–20042 — [270]
 Ukraine  Soviet Union
(now  Ukraine)		 Valeriya Berezhynska C 20081 — [271]
 Ukraine  Soviet Union
(now  Ukraine)		 Olga Firsova C 20001 — [272]
 Ukraine  Soviet Union
(now  Ukraine)		 Inga Orekhova G 2014–20152 — [273]
 United Kingdom — Kristine Anigwe F 2019–20235 Born in England to Nigerian parents, grew up in the United States, represented Great Britain internationally. Previously she represented the United States. [274]
 United Kingdom — Andrea Congreaves F/C 1997–19993 — [275]
 United Kingdom Anguilla Anguilla Mikiah Herbert Harrigan F 2020–2021, 20243 — [276]
 United States  Liberia Matee Ajavon F 2008–201710 Born in Liberia, moved to the United States at age 6, represented the United States internationally.[277][278] [279]
 United States  West Germany Kasha Terry F/C 2006–20083 — [280]
 United States  Germany Kayla Thornton* F 2015, 2017–present10 — [281]
 United States  United Kingdom Elizabeth Williams* C/F 2015–present11 — [282]
 United States Virgin Islands — Tajama Abraham C 1997–19982 — [283]
 Uzbekistan  Soviet Union
(now  Uzbekistan)		 Elena Tornikidou F 1999–20013 — [284]
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