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Vicky Lopez Wins Inaugural Women's Kopa Trophy

9/22/2025

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Vicky Lopez, a 19-year-old midfielder for FC Barcelona, won the inaugural women's Kopa Trophy at the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony.
She outperformed Linda Caicedo, Wieke Kaptein, and Michelle Agyemang for the award, recognizing the best young female player.
Lopez joined Barça at 16, becoming the youngest debutant in the professional era; she dedicated the award to her late mother and thanked FC Barcelona.

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Vicky Lopez, a 19-year-old midfielder for FC Barcelona, won the inaugural women's Kopa Trophy at the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony.
She outperformed Linda Caicedo, Wieke Kaptein, and Michelle Agyemang for the award, recognizing the best young female player.
Lopez joined Barça at 16, becoming the youngest debutant in the professional era; she dedicated the award to her late mother and thanked FC Barcelona.