Discover the best under 21 female football players making waves in 2024, from Vicky López to Melina Rebimbas. Rising stars shaping the future of women’s football.
In women’s football, the new generation is already making waves. Many young players are true talents and are showcasing their skills in local leagues and international competitions.
DSWSport suggests you the best 9 under 21 female football players who are setting the stage for a bright future in the sport. These young talents, from a global perspective are showcasing exceptional skills, making their mark in both club and international football.
Under 21 female football players
- Vicky López (Spain)
Club: FC Barcelona
Position: Forward
Vicky López, 17, is a versatile forward renowned for her agility, technical skills, and sharp attacking instincts. She excels in creating scoring opportunities and has a keen eye for goal, making her a crucial asset for both club and country. She’s one of the most exceptional international talent and can be the next real deal of a golden Spanish generation that already provided a World Cup.
- Alyssa Thompson (USA)
Club: Angel City FC
Position: Forward
Alyssa Thompson, 19, is a dynamic forward with exceptional pace and goal-scoring ability. Her ability to take on defenders one-on-one and her sharp finishing skills have made her one of the most promising young talents in American soccer. She will be one of the most important youngster of the next US Soccer team. But Emma Hayes didn’t called her for the Olympics and American fans seemed a little upset with this.
3. Mary Fowler (Australia)
Club: Manchester City
Position: Forward
Mary Fowler, 21 in January, is known for her prolific goal-scoring and remarkable composure in front of goal. Her technical skills and ability to find space make her a standout player in the forward line, both in Premiership and on the international stage. She’s growing pretty fast in Manchester City: next will be her third season in England.
4. Jule Brand (Germany)
Club: VfL Wolfsburg
Position: Forward
Jule Brand, 21, combines speed, agility, and technical prowess to excel on the wing. Her dribbling and crossing abilities, along with her knack for scoring, make her a versatile and formidable offensive threat in the Frauen-Bundesliga. She will be the raising German star playing in Paris 2024.
- Aoba Fujino (Japan)
Club: Tokyo Verdy Beleza
Position: Forward
Aoba Fujino, 20, stands out with her quick dribbling, agility, and precision in the attacking third. Her ability to create chances and her sharp finishing make her a promising young forward in Japan’s WE League. She’s the youngest Japanes player (men or women) scoring a World Cup goal.
- Giulia Dragoni (Italy)
Club: FC Barcelona
Position: Midfielder
Giulia Dragoni, 17, excels with her technical skills, vision, and passing accuracy. One of the best player in terms of ball possession and tricks. A truly impressive #10. Her creativity and ability to link play between defense and attack make her a standout midfielder. She’s now coming back to Women’s Serie A and, keeping a strong contact with Barcelona, will now play for AS.Roma.
- Melchie Dumornay (Haiti)
Club: Olympique Lyonnais
Position: Midfielder
Melchie Dumornay, 20, is a dynamic and physically strong midfielder known for her dribbling, speed, and ability to drive forward. Her physical presence and goal-scoring ability from midfield have earned her recognition as one of the brightest young stars in women’s football. She arrived to France (Reims) from Haiti. She incredibly played a very consistent Concacaf U15 Girl tournament aged only 12.
- Linda Caicedo (Colombia)
Club: Real Madrid
Position: Forward
Linda Caicedo, 19, is an explosive forward with excellent dribbling and finishing skills. Her pace and creativity make her a constant threat in the attacking third, and she has quickly become a key player for Real Madrid and the Colombian national team. She will be for sure one of the most interesting talent playing in Paris during Olympics.
- Melina Rebimbas (USA)
Club: OL Reign
Position: Midfielder
Melina Rebimbas, 19, is a perfect testimonial of US ability to create and train young talents between high school and University. She will be of the most intriguing talents in NCAA thanks to her excellent passing range, vision, and game intelligence. Her ability to control the tempo of the game and link defense with attack makes her a terrific pivotal playmaker. She played the U17 World Cup with US and is waiting for a major call with the National team.
As the list of these outstanding under-21 female football players demonstrates, the future of women’s football is incredibly bright. These rising stars are not only proving their abilities on the field but also inspiring the next generation of athletes. Keep an eye on these talents as they continue to develop and make a significant impact in the world of football.
