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Earlier today, it was announced that Gotham FC striker Esther González was nominated for the 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or. She is one of 30 players to be nominated, joining Spain teammates Aitana Bonmatí and Mariona Caldentey. You can read the full list here.
It’s the first nomination for the 32-year-old striker. González is currently at the top of the Golden Boot race in the National Women’s Soccer League, with 10 goals through Matchday 14. That comes on top of being named the winner of the Grifols Top Scorer for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, scoring four goals in six games.
In addition, Gotham teammate Ann-Katrin Berger was nominated for the 2025 Women’s Yashin Trophy, which is awarded to the world’s best goalkeeper. She is one of just five players to be nominated, joining Cata Coll (Spain, Barcelona) and Hannah Hampton (England, Chelsea). You can find the full list here.
AKB’s goalkeeping heroics in Germany’s upset win over France in the Euros drew international praise as she made nine saves during the game, another two in the ensuing penalty shootout, then converted her attempt from the spot.
The awards ceremony will take place on Monday, September 22, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.