Vicky López, Best Young Talent for Second Consecutive Year

Barcelona forward Vicky López wins the Ballon d'Or's best young player award for the second consecutive year.

Vicky López has won the Ballon d'Or's award for best young player for the second year running, cementing her status as one of the world's top emerging talents in women's football. The Barcelona forward, who won the award last year when it was called the Kopa Trophy, collected the prize at the Ballon d'Or gala in London on Monday. López was instrumental in Barcelona's dominant 2023–24 season, which saw the club win four titles: the league, cup, Super Cup and Champions League. In her acceptance speech, López paid tribute to her teammates, coaching staff and family, dedicating the award to her late mother. She is currently dealing with minor injury issues but remains a key player for manager Pere Romeu's squad.