Recently, the famous World Sevens tournament descended on London, after successful previous variations that took place in Portugal and America, Estoril and Fort Lauderdale respectively. The women’s football event, which features seven a side squads who play on a surface akin to a futsal pitch, rolling substitutions and fifteen minute halves, came to the Gtech Community Stadium, the home ground of Brentford FC.
The eight clubs were all WSL and WSL2 representatives – Chelsea, Everton, Leicester City, London City Lionesses, Manchester United, Aston Villa, West Ham and Spurs – and they all added flair, intensity and creativity, both with their innovative performances on the pitch and their on-field walkouts. Among the standout moments from the opening day were eventual winners Chelsea edging Everton in a thrilling 4-3 victory and Manchester United’s memorable Macarena-inspired walkout.
The tournament offered a glimpse into the future of the women’s game, with several young players producing standout performances. Here are some of the rising stars who caught the eye at World Sevens.
Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United)
One of the most exciting players on Manchester United’s roster in recent years, Norwegian striker Elisabeth Terland appears destined for a bright future, and her inclusion at World Sevens only added to the growing excitement surrounding the talented youngster.
Terland was signed from Brighton and Hove Albion at the age of twenty three in the summer of 2024. The prolific striker certainly knows where the back of the net is; she has scored 16 goals in 38 appearances for Manchester United since joining.
She impressed throughout World Sevens and was one of the tournament’s standout performers, fully embracing the fast-paced format, particularly in Manchester United’s clash against West Ham.
Manchester United finished the tournament as runners up after they lost narrowly to Chelsea 6-5 in the final. However, Terland was influential in getting them to the final, her hat-trick against the Hammers earning Manchester United a vital 5-4 win.
Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea)
Aggie Beever-Jones has been widely discussed in recent years, and rightly so. The twenty-one-year-old striker, who rose through Chelsea’s academy system, has continued her development at senior level.
She currently has 24 goals in 58 appearances for Chelsea since breaking into the first team in 2023, following loan spells at Bristol City and Everton, and has represented the England national team on several occasions. Beever-Jones has scored seven goals for the Lionesses, including a hat-trick against Portugal in the Nations League at Wembley Stadium in 2025. The achievement made her the first England women’s player to score a hat-trick at Wembley since Arsenal winger Beth Mead accomplished the feat against Northern Ireland in October 2021.
At the World Sevens, Beever-Jones finished as the tournament’s top scorer with eight goals as Chelsea were crowned champions. Her extra-time winner against Everton was particularly impressive, showcasing the clinical finishing and instinctive movement that have become hallmarks of her game.
Beever-Jones is out of contract this summer, but despite attracting interest from a number of clubs, it is believed she will trigger the one-year extension option included in her current deal.
Zara Kramzâr (Everton)
Slovenian midfield dynamo Zara Kramzâr shone for Everton and was one of the tournament’s standout performers.
At just twenty years old, Kramzâr, signed from Roma on a short term loan deal in February, looked comfortable on the World Sevens stage. Showing her team spirit and professionalism throughout, she registered a goal and three assists during Everton’s run in the tournament. The young star also played the most minutes for her club, featuring for seventy minutes overall.
With an option to make her move permanent, Everton have the chance to further develop a talented young player with the potential to make a real impact in the WSL for years to come. If her performances at World Sevens are any indication, it is an opportunity the club will be keen to pursue.
Veerle Buurman (Chelsea)
Having represented the Netherlands at under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-20 level before earning a senior call-up in 2024, Veerle Buurman has already built an impressive international résumé. A defender with a keen eye for goal, the 2025/26 Barclays WSL Rising Star award winner looks to be only at the beginning of her journey.
She enjoyed an excellent World Sevens campaign, registering two goals and four assists as Chelsea finished top of the standings.
Having already made two appearances for the senior Netherlands squad at Euro 2025 and scored the winner in Chelsea’s Women’s FA Cup quarter-final victory over Spurs earlier this year, Buurman is no stranger to performing on big occasions. Her quality was once again evident throughout World Sevens, where she showcased the talent that has made her one of the most highly rated young defenders in the game.
Freya Godfrey (London City Lionesses)
Freya Godfrey showed everyone exactly why she was called up to the senior Lionesses squad by Sarina Wiegman in November 2025 with her stellar World Sevens debut. The Essex-born midfielder is only twenty-one, yet has been one of the WSL’s top players this year with a string of glittering performances and some fantastic goals to match.
Following a successful loan spell at Charlton Athletic from Arsenal, where she played alongside current London City Lionesses teammate Teyah Goldie, Godfrey joined London City ahead of their first WSL campaign. Her arrival further strengthened Michelle Kang’s ambitious side, which had already signalled its intent with high-profile summer signings including Kosovare Asllani, Saki Kumagai and Grace Geyoro.
Although London City Lionesses fell short of the knockout stages, Godfrey, who has represented England at both youth and senior level, was at her sparkling best throughout the tournament and provided a glimpse of her immense potential.
Having started 15 of London City Lionesses’ 18 WSL matches this season, Godfrey has established herself as a key figure in the first team. That importance was reflected at World Sevens, where she was tied with Issy Kaardinal for the second-most minutes played by a London City player, underlining her integral role within the squad.
Beyond the goals, trophies and entertainment, the World Sevens showcased a generation of young players who are already shaping the future of women’s football.
