BERLIN (Germany) - Who are the most popular players at the Women's Basketball World Cup?
While the fans in Berlin have done their part to cheer their hearts out for their favorite teams and players among the packed crowds at Berlin Arena and Max Schmeling-Halle, the remote observers have done their part in showing support as well.
A look at online traffic reveals which stars are demanding attention from the fans. Moreover, the list of Top 10 most-visited player pages on the official competition website displays an interest for stars coming from around the world.
Top 10 Player Page Views
| Player | National Team |
|---|---|---|
1 | Zhang Ziyu | China |
2 | Han Xu | China |
3 | Caitlin Clark | USA |
4 | Paige Bueckers | USA |
5 | Angel Reese | USA |
6 | Breanna Stewart | USA |
7 | Cecilia Zandalasini | Italy |
8 | Emma Meesseeman | Belgium |
9 | Sonia Citron | USA |
10 | Sika Kone | Mali |
China's twin towers of Zhang Ziyu and Han Xu have been getting the most attention, as expected from Zhang who towers as the tallest player recorded in the Women's World Cup archives.
USA's "Young and Turnt" movement is real and full steam ahead as fans have been racing to check out Clark, Bueckers, and Reese in their World Cup debuts.
Of course, the fans are also interested to see GOAT candidate and former TISSOT MVP Breanna Stewart and how she will do in another World Cup run.
Italy pushed USA to the final seconds of their Group Phase clash, so it comes as no surprise that their star Cecilia Zandalasini has had the most page visits for a European player. Belgian star Emma Meesseman is not far behind, however, after a few head-turning performances.
Sika Kone led the charge for Mali in their massive upset against Spain, while she also made history as an individual with the most consecutive double-doubles in the World Cup.
*Disclaimer: The player page view numbers are based on web traffic data as of September 8, 2026. This rankings are intended solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered official statistics or an official statement from FIBA.
They are presented to enhance fan engagement and highlight some of the standout names from the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026.
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