Vicky López has once again been crowned the best young player in the world by receiving the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d'Or Gala held this year in London. The Madrid native, who is part of Barcelona, won the final vote over her rivals Clara Serrajordi, Felicia Schröder, Lily Yohannes and Veerle Buurman, becoming the second person to win this award in its second edition.
The trophy, which recognizes emerging talent in women's football, has been awarded to López on two consecutive occasions, placing her alongside Lamine Yamal, the only player to win two Kopa Trophies in a row to date. His performance in the 2023-24 season has been outstanding: with Barcelona he has played 45 games, 31 of them as a starter, scoring 12 goals and providing 13 assists. For the Spanish national team, he has appeared in 10 games, scoring two goals and providing one assist, and was a key player in Spain's victory over Germany in the 2025 Nations League.
The Ballon d'Or gala, which was held in London, also celebrated the achievements of Barcelona, which has won the League, the Cup, the Spanish Super Cup and the Champions League, and the Spanish team, which has qualified for the 2027 World Cup after winning the Nations League. López's recognition not only highlights his individual performance, but also his contribution to the collective success of his teams.
After receiving the trophy, López expressed his gratitude to France Football, his fellow voters and his family, especially his mother, whom he remembers fondly. "I thank France Football and my fellow voters for winning it one more year. It would not be possible without my teammates from Barça and the national team, family, friends and especially my mother, even though you are no longer by my side, mom I feel you every step of the way, thank you mom for helping me fight and never give up. Let's continue to grow and improve this sport together. And thank you God for being a pillar in our life and blessing me," she said.
With the Kopa Trophy on her resume, Vicky López is positioned as one of the most promising candidates for the women's Ballon d'Or, the award that recognizes the best player on the planet. Her next objective will be to remain among the nominees and continue contributing to the growth of women's football worldwide.