Steve Palmer's 2021 Solheim Cup Europe team guide

Player profiles for the European team playing against the USA in the Solheim Cup at Inverness Club, Toledo, Ohio.

Anna Nordqvist

World Ranking 16
Solheim Cup record W12 L9 H2

The Open champion has to perform well if Europe are going to have hope of an away win. The 34-year-old Swede will be expected to lead by example in her seventh Solheim.

Georgia Hall

World Ranking 29
Solheim Cup record W6 L3 H0

The 2018 Open champion can be expected to link up with Celine Boutier in what was a hugely successful Solheim pairing two years ago. Hall is crucial to Europe's chances of an upset.

Sophia Popov

World Ranking 30
Solheim Cup record Debut

The shock 2020 Open victor has enjoyed three top-ten finishes on the LPGA Tour this year. The German was runner-up in the Bank of Hope Match Play.

Charley Hull

World Ranking 38
Solheim Cup record W9 L3 H3

The 25-year-old relishes Solheim competition and seems the most likely to stand up to the doubtless partisan Ohio galleries. She is making her fifth Solheim start.

Carlota Ciganda

World Ranking 41
Solheim Cup record W6 L6 H4

The Spaniard secured a critical early singles victory over Danielle Kang in the 2019 edition to set up Europe's victory. She is full of Solheim experience, but lacking recent form.

Leona Maguire

World Ranking 45
Solheim Cup record Debut

The first Irish player to make the Solheim Cup. The former world number one amateur has been steadily improving as a pro and carded a 61 in the Evian Championship in July. Wildcard pick.

Matilda Castren

World Ranking 47
Solheim Cup record Debut

The Finn won the Mediheal Championship on the LPGA Tour in June to propel herself into the Solheim conversation, then followed up with a maiden title on the Ladies European Tour. Wildcard.

Madelene Sagstrom

World Ranking 48
Solheim Cup record W1 L2 H0

The 28-year-old Swede has slowly but surely risen up the grades and second place in the Open last month showed what an accomplished player she has become. Wildcard pick.

Nanna Koerstz Madsen

World Ranking 49
Solheim Cup record Debut

The Dane is winless on the LPGA Tour, but has been successful on lesser tours and has played well in Majors. A wildcard pick who seems likely to be used sparingly.

Mel Reid

World Ranking 53
Solheim Cup record W4 L6 H2

The bouncy Derby lady has a big personality and was assistant captain for the 2019 Solheim. Victory in the ShopRite Classic last year helped earn her a wildcard pick this edition.

Celine Boutier

World Ranking 66
Solheim Cup record W4 L0 H0

The French golfer is the most appealing option in the top European betting at 15-2. She made an incredible Solheim debut in 2019 and the wildcard should again pair up with Georgia Hall.

Emily Kristine Pedersen

World Ranking 67
Solheim Cup record W0 L3 H0

The 2015 Ladies European Tour Rookie of the Year spent a few seasons in the doldrums, but last year the Dane won four times to showcase her talent.

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