Esther González’s story: from rural Andalusia to global star
Amid minimal visibility for women’s football in Spain, González pioneered change; today, Spanish girls can aspire to emulate Ballon d'Or winners like Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí.
Growing up in a small Andalusian village with her three sisters, González played with neighborhood boys and faced a four-hour round-trip for training—early challenges that shaped her resilience and passion for football.
