SAM Kerr continues to mount a compelling case to win The Best FIFA Women’s Player 2017 award, creating history with the first ever four-goal haul in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Kerr inspired her Sky Blue FC from 3-0 down against Seattle with three goals of the highest order.

Then, with scores locked at 4-4 in a pulsating clash, she capped off the masterclass with a 94th minute header to literally win the game with the last play of the day.

Wowzerrr, I love my team 😍 — Sam Kerr (@samkerr1) August 20, 2017

You would never guess it, but @samkerr1 is your Saker @ShopRiteStores Woman of the Match! #NJvSEA pic.twitter.com/XOJXHRc77Z — Sky Blue FC (@SkyBlueFC) August 20, 2017

When a hattrick from @samkerr1 isn't even a surprise anymore 🙄😂 — Caitlin Foord (@CaitlinFoord) August 20, 2017

.@samkerr1 never been happier that you're Australian 🇦🇺🙋🏽💛💚 — Lydia Williams (@lydsaussie) August 20, 2017

Sammy Kerr I could watch you all day 🙌🏽 you bring tears to my little eyes 💃🏼 #proudaspunch #gladyouraussie @samkerr1 — Katrina Gorry (@KatrinaGorry) August 20, 2017

The list of contenders vying with Kerr to be named world’s best player will be whittled down to three next month, with national team coaches, captains, selected media and an open vote online to determine the winner.

The 23-year-old Kerr is the only Australian in contention for any of FIFA’s major gongs, with Matildas mentor Alen Stajcic surprisingly overlooked for the FIFA women’s coach award despite being the mastermind behind the team’s recent successes.

“Endless amount of achievements in the past 3yrs and not to be nominated for the AFC or FIFA coach of year! Is absolute bullshit!!” tweeted Matildas co-captain Lisa De Vanna in reference to Stajcic’s snub.

Kerr plays for Perth Glory in the W-League and was recognised as the competition’s best player with the Julie Dolan Medal.

She also plays for Sky Blue FC and is the leading all-time scorer in the US National Women’s Soccer League.

Australia's Sam Kerr. Source: AP

Kerr is fast emerging as one of the most dominant players on the international stage as well after blitzing the recent Tournament of Nations, won by the Matildas after a first-ever win over the United States and a 6-1 drubbing of Brazil.

Kerr scored four goals in the tournament, including a hat-trick in the 4-2 win against Japan.

Already with 53 caps to her name, Kerr will be a leading part of the Matildas’ charge towards the Women’s Asian Cup 2018 and the World Cup the following year in France.

She is also expected to be involved in Australia’s friendlies against Brazil in Penrith and Newcastle next month.

THE BEST FIFA WOMEN’S PLAYER 2017 NOMINEES * Lucy Bronze (England, Manchester City) * Deyna Castellanos (Venezuela, Santa Clarita Blue Heat) * Pernille Harder (Denmark, Linkopings / VFL Wolfsburg) * Sam Kerr (Australia, Perth Glory / Sky Blue FC) * Carli Lloyd (USA, Houston Dash / Manchester City) * Dzsenifer Marozsan (Germany, Olympique Lyonnais) * Lieke Martens (Netherlands, FC Barcelona) * Vivianne Miedema (Netherlands, Arsenal) * Wendie Renard (France, Olympique Lyonnais) * Jodie Taylor (England, Arsenal)