Vicky López wins best young talent award for the second consecutive time

Spanish forward Vicky López of FC Barcelona Femení has retained the Best Young Talent award in women's football for 2026, having won it for the second consecutive time during the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony held on Monday evening in the British capital, London.

L'Équipe reports that this award marks the second nomination for López, who won it for the first time last year, continuing her success on the European stage.

The 20-year-old player has had an outstanding season, winning the UEFA Nations League with the Spain national team and contributing to FC Barcelona's four titles, which are: the UEFA Champions League, the Spanish league, the Copa de la Reina, and the Supercopa de España.

In 53 matches with FC Barcelona, López scored 17 goals and provided 15 assists, confirming her role in the successes achieved by the club during the season.