Sam Kerr named best female footballer on the planet ahead of Women's World Cup

The accolades keep coming for Sam Kerr, with the Matildas skipper named the best female footballer in the world.

Kerr, 29, also achieved a higher ranking than Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, according to EA Sports' soon-to-be-released FIFA 23 video game.

Chelsea striker Kerr was the equal top rated women's player, with an impressive overall rating of 91.

Spain's midfield maestro Alexia Putellas achieved the same ranking.

When broken down, Kerr's ball skills on the EA Sports game rate as 92 out of 100, her heading ability was at 91, finishing skills at 93 and agility 90.

Compared to the men's rankings, Kerr is on par with global superstars such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Kevin De Bruyne.

It is just another feather in Kerr's cap who has had a stellar year to date.

The Perth-born forward won her fourth WSL title with Chelsea, the FA Cup where she scored the winner in the final and also being named Football Writers' Association Player of the Year for a second time.

She isn't the only Aussie in the women's top 100, with Ellie Carpenter coming in at no. 69, Steph Catley at 71 and Caitlin Foord at 78.

Goalkeeper Mat Ryan is the highest ranked Socceroos star by FIFA, with an overall rating of 77.

Veteran midfielder Aaron Mooy was next best with a rating of 76.

Kerr's Matildas take on Ireland (July 20), Nigeria (July 27) and Canada (July 31) in Group B on home soil in the Women's World Cup.

They are rated an $11 chance to win the tournament, with the final in Sydney on August 20.