FC Barcelona has once again appeared on the list of finalists for the “Golden Girl” award, which recognizes the best young promise in European women's football. The club's two players, Clara Serrajordi, 18, and Sydney Schertenleib, 19, are among the ten candidates who will compete for the award in November. The award, awarded by the Tuttosport publication, has been a seal of recognition for Barça, since Vicky López was the first Barça player to win it in 2024.
The selection of the finalists was made after a season of spectacular promotion for the Barça women's first team. Serrajordi became a starter during the Champions League final against Olympique Lyonnais, where the Catalan club were crowned European champions in Oslo. Sydney also played a crucial role in the team's triumphs, contributing both in the league and international competitions. Their performance has been considered one of the main reasons why both young women have been included in the list of nominees.
Other candidates include Iman Beney of Manchester City, Veerle Buurman of Chelsea, Azzurra Gallo of Tolosa, Smilla Holmberg of Arsenal, Maeline Mendy of Paris FC, Felicia Schröder of Real Madrid and Alara Sehitler of Bayern Munich. The presence of several players from elite European clubs underlines the competitiveness of the award and the quality of the young talents being trained on the continent.
The nomination of Serrajordi and Sydney follows the recent incorporation of Giulia Galli to Barça. The young Italian, who has just signed with the Barça club after her time at Roma, joins the Barça reserve team and is expected to contribute her experience and skills to the team. Her arrival reinforces the club's commitment to the development of young talents and the continuity of its success in women's football.
With the winner announcement date yet to be determined, Barça and its fans are looking forward to seeing if Serrajordi and Sydney's nomination translates into a title. Meanwhile, the club continues to work on the training and growth of its players, consolidating itself as one of the main references in women's football in Europe.