Esther González nominated for 2025 Ballon d'Or

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 below.

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.

Spain finish Euros group stage undefeated, advance to quarterfinals

Spain advance to the quarterfinals undefeated as Esther González leads the Golden Boot race at the Women’s Euros with 4 goals in 3 games — the Gotham FC striker now has 14 goals in 16 games for club and country in 2025.

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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 below.

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.

Ann-Katrin Berger’s goalkeeping heroics lift Germany past France

The Gotham FC goalkeeper made 9 saves, carrying a Germany reduced to 10 players to the penalty shootout — where she made another 2 saves and converted her attempt from the spot.

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The awards ceremony will take place on Monday, September 22, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

Women's Ballon d'Or 2025 nominees

Sandy Baltimore (France, Chelsea) 
Barbra Banda (Zambia, Orlando Pride) 
Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, Barcelona) 
Lucy Bronze (England, Chelsea) 
Klara Bühl (Germany, Bayern) 
Mariona Caldentey (Spain, Arsenal) 
Sofia Cantore (Italy, Juventus/Washington Spirit) 
Steph Catley (Australia, Arsenal) 
Temwa Chawinga (Malawi, Kansas City) 
Melchie Dumornay (Haiti, OL Lyonnes) 
Emily Fox (United States, Arsenal) 
Cristiana Girelli (Italy, Juventus) 
Esther González (Spain, Gotham FC) 
Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway, Barcelona) 
Patri Guijarro (Spain, Barcelona) 
Amanda Gutierres (Brazil, Palmeiras) 
Hannah Hampton (England, Chelsea) 
Pernille Harder (Denmark, Bayern) 
Lindsey Heaps (United States, OL Lyonnes) 
Chloe Kelly (England, Manchester City/Arsenal) 
Frida Maanum (Norway, Arsenal) 
Marta (Brazil, Orlando Pride) 
Clara Mateo (France, Paris FC) 
Ewa Pajor (Poland, Barcelona) 
Clàudia Pina (Spain, Barcelona) 
Alexia Putellas (Spain, Barcelona) 
Alessia Russo (England, Arsenal) 
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Sweden, Chelsea) 
Caroline Weir (Scotland, Real Madrid) 
Leah Williamson (England, Arsenal)

Women's Kopa Trophy 2025 nominees

Michelle Agyemang (England, Brighton/Arsenal) 
Linda Caicedo (Colombia, Real Madrid) 
Wieke Kaptein (Netherlands, Chelsea) 
Vicky López (Spain, Barcelona) 
Claudia Martínez Ovando (Paraguay, Club Olimpia)