Caroline Graham Hansen: ‘They said Barcelona was a step down in my career’

Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen: ‘I think our style of play has pushed people to think differently and raise their level to try and beat our style of play.’ Photograph: Inma Flores/The Guardian

Arguably one of the most underrated players in women’s football yet one of the most important at Barcelona, Caroline Graham Hansen has won every trophy available with the club of her dreams. The 29-year-old is regarded as one of the best in the world by her teammates, but judges on award panels seem to overlook her when compiling lists of the best footballers.

The Norwegian winger has numbers that most players on those lists never hit. She is leading the Spanish league in goals and assists with 17 and 16 in 19 matches and has five goals and five assists in six Women’s Champions League appearances.