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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Alex Ibaceta in Barcelona

Barcelona’s Vicky López: ‘I think I bring a lot of joy, youth and playfulness’

Barcelona and Spain winger Vicky López.
Vicky López is close to winning a fourth league title with Barcelona. Photograph: Raquel Alvarado/The Guardian

At 19 years, eight months and 12 days Vicky López is a history maker, record breaker and Barcelona hero. The Spaniard has played more than 120 matches for the club of her dreams, scoring 32 goals along the way.

López signed in July 2022 at 16, making her first-team debut that season under Jonatan Giráldez and leaving no doubt she belongs among the best. No Barcelona player, male or female, has made their Camp Nou, Champions League or el clásico debut as young as López. The following season she became the club’s youngest goalscorer in el clásico.

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