Vicky López Wins Young Talent of the Year Award for Second Consecutive Year
Vicky López has won the Young Talent of the Year award for the second year in a row. The Barcelona midfielder received the honour at the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony at London’s Palladium.
The award recognises the world’s best female footballer under the age of 21. López continues to stand out as one of the most promising young players in women’s football.
Vicky López Thanks Her Barcelona Teammates
During her acceptance speech, López credited her teammates for helping her improve as a player. She also expressed gratitude to her family, especially her mother.
“This award would not be possible without my team mates who make me better.”
“Thank you for teaching me so many things.”
Her comments highlighted the support she has received throughout her development at Barcelona.
An Outstanding Season for Barcelona
López earned the award after an impressive 2025/26 campaign. She made 45 appearances for Barcelona, including 31 starts, and became an important part of coach Pere Romeu’s plans.
The midfielder recorded 12 goals and 13 assists during the season. Her contributions in attack helped strengthen her case for another individual honour.
The award is presented by France Football, the organiser of the Ballon d’Or. According to the supplied report, López is the only player to have won the women’s young talent prize since its introduction.
Vicky López Helps Barcelona Win Four Trophies
López also played a key role in Barcelona’s successful campaign, as the team claimed four major trophies during the 2025/26 season.
- Liga F
- Copa de la Reina
- UEFA Women’s Champions League
- Spanish Super Cup
Her performances contributed to Barcelona’s achievements across domestic and European competitions. The midfielder has continued to show her quality through her technique, close control, dribbling and passing.
A Bright Future at Barcelona
Now in her fifth season at Barcelona, López continues to develop as a key young talent. Her latest award recognises her progress and growing influence within the team.
At just 20, she has already combined strong individual performances with major team success. Barcelona will hope she can maintain that progress in the seasons ahead.
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