Barcelona's López and Serrano Nominated for 2026 Ballon d'Or

Barcelona has secured two nominations for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Women’s Young Talent of the Year award, with players Vicky López and Clara Serrano recognized for their outstanding performances and development. This places Barcelona as the club with the most nominees on the shortlist, which also includes Chelsea’s Veerle Buurman, Felicia Schröder from Real Madrid and BK Häcken, and Lyon’s Lily Yohannes.

López has gained acclaim as a promising young player in Spanish women’s football, while Serrano’s nomination underscores the depth of talent at Barcelona. The shortlist reflects the growing pool of young talent in women’s football, with nominees representing top clubs and nations.

The winner of the award will be announced at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on October 26.