Ada Hegerberg

Ada Hegerberg is an internationally acclaimed footballer, recognized for her prolific goal-scoring ability and her advocacy for gender equality in sports. After becoming the youngest player to achieve a hat-trick in Norway’s top division in 2011, Ada Hegerberg rapidly established herself as a prolific goal-scorer. Playing for Kolbotn IL, she finished the 2011 Toppserien season as the club’s leading scorer and was recognized as the league’s Young Player of the Year. Her trajectory continued upward in 2012 with Stabæk, where she scored an impressive five goals in one half against Fart in May.

By 2023, Hegerberg cemented her legacy by becoming the first player to reach 60 goals in the UEFA Women’s Champions League across 62 matches. Her impactful career at Lyon continues to thrive, demonstrated by the club’s ongoing success, including their 2023-24 Division 1 Féminine title. In 2024, she underscored her commitment to the club by signing a three-year contract extension, ensuring her continued presence at the forefront of women’s professional football.