Vicky López: First Female Kopa Trophy Winner

The Women’s Barça writes a new chapter in its history. This time, thanks to the individual talent of Vicky López, first winner of Female Kopa Trophy. The player Blaugrana was crowned on Monday evening at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. She becomes the best player under the age of 21 in world football.

For the first time, France Football magazine has decided to award this award to a young female talent. If the male team is dominated by the precocity of FC Barcelona, ​​with four winners in seven editions, Vicky López poses the first stone of Barça in women. Barça is undoubtedly in the foreground of women’s football.

From the reserve team to the first team

Vicky López is another good example of the development of football at FC Barcelona. Arrived at Barça in the summer of 2022, her work has already borne fruit: she has become the youngest player in the history of the club, at 16, a month and 19 days.

The Madrid midfielder has progressed to become a key element in the workforce of Pere Romeu. In the 2024/25 season, she played 37 games, including 21 as a holder, with the first team: 25 in Liga, three in the Queen’s Cup, eight in the Champions League and one in Spanish Supercoupe.

Sofia Reyes

Sofia Reyes covers basketball and baseball for Archysport, specializing in statistical analysis and player development stories. With a background in sports data science, Sofia translates advanced metrics into compelling narratives that both casual fans and analytics enthusiasts can appreciate. She covers the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and international basketball competitions, with a particular focus on emerging talent and how front offices build winning rosters through data-driven decisions.

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