Vicky López, midfielder of Fútbol Club Barcelona, has been distinguished at the Ballon d'Or 2025 gala with the Women's Kopa Award, an award that recognizes the best female footballer under 21 in the world. At just 19 years old, the Madrid native confirms her status as an emerging reference in international football and once again places La Masia in the global spotlight.
The recognition came at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, the stage for one of the most anticipated nights of the football calendar. The news was received with euphoria in Barça's camp, as it symbolizes the promising future of a club that continues to produce elite talent in both men's and women's football.
A meteoric rise with a Blaugrana seal
Vicky López arrived at Barça at just 15 years old from Madrid CFF. Since then, she has established herself as an essential piece in the midfield, standing out for her technical quality, vision of the game, and ability to make decisions in important moments. Her influence has been key in a generation that has dominated the national and continental scene in recent years.
Two seasons ago, she won all possible titles with the Barça team, while last season she only missed out on the Champions League, after falling in the final against Arsenal. Her performance has opened the doors to the Spanish national team, where she has also become a regular in the squads.
Top-level competition
The 2025 Women's Kopa Award featured a list of nominees of the highest level. Among them were the English player Michelle Agyemang (Arsenal FC), the Colombian Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid), the Dutch player Lieke Kaptein (Chelsea), and the Paraguayan Claudia Martínez Ovando (Club Olimpia). Vicky López prevailed over all of them thanks to an outstanding season that has made her a reference for the immediate future.
This triumph also represents a boost for Spanish football, which in recent years has increased its prominence in international competitions and now adds a new prestigious individual recognition.
From Golden Girl to Kopa Award
This is not the first time that the midfielder has received an award of international projection. In 2024, she was recognized with the Golden Girl award given by the newspaper Tuttosport, a preview of what was to come. The double distinction in just one year confirms that López is already one of the most promising players of her generation.
Her evolution not only reflects individual talent but also the training model of Barça. La Masia continues to be the leading academy, capable of producing figures that make a difference on the world stage.
A new Blaugrana success at the Paris gala
The 2025 Ballon d'Or gala has made it clear that Barça continues to be a benchmark for talent. While the spotlight was on the winner of the absolute award, the Women's Kopa once again turned Blaugrana, confirming that the Catalan club maintains a clear roadmap towards the future.
The triumph of Vicky López is not only an individual success but a symbol of the ability of the Culé entity to train the stars of tomorrow. One more example that, both in men's and women's football, Barça continues to write memorable chapters in the history of football.