Spanish footballer Vicky Lopez won the Golden Ball award after guiding Spain to the title at the just concluded FIFA Under-17 World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports.
Spain were the champions last time out in 2018, and they were still unstoppable in India, weaving past opponents with ease.
A key component in their performance was Lopez. The Barcelona midfielder scored two goals in the tournament, but aside from her goals, she was spectacular.
Lopez was the go-to player whenever Spain were in trouble. The 16-year-old midfielder controlled things in the middle of the park with her deft and smart touches. And most of the plays that Spain made were through her.
Vicky Lopez: Spanish-Nigerian descent
Nigeria finished third at the World Cup for the first time, but they would rue the fact that they were unable to get a talent like Lopez.
Lopez is of Nigerian descent. She was born in Spain to a Spanish father and a Nigerian mother. In fact, according to reports, her role model is Nigerian forward Asisat Oshoala.
According to Ojbsports, he was willing to play for Nigeria, but she never got a call-up until Spain snapped her up.
The 16-year-old scored 60 goals in 17 appearances during the 2020/21 youth league season for Madrid CFF.
Lopez oozes talent, and it would be only a matter of time before she reaches the top of her career.
To me in sports, girls are all fragrant flowers.
man imagine being so talented at such a young age.