Ada Hegerberg
Awards & Honours
28
Awards Won
5
Honours
3
Rankings
5
Covers
4
Records
Ada Hegerberg's career is defined by historic firsts and record-breaking achievements. She became the first woman to win the Ballon d'Or Féminin in 2018, and her 15 goals in a single Champions League season remains unmatched. As the all-time top scorer in the competition with 66 goals, she has set a benchmark that will be hard to surpass.Her six Champions League titles with Lyon and multiple league crowns underline her consistency at the highest level. Hegerberg's impact extends beyond trophies, as she has been a vocal advocate for gender equality in football, using her platform to push for change. Her legacy is one of excellence and courage.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Ballon d'Or Féminin
First-ever winner of the award.
BBC Women's Footballer of the Year
Voted by fans and experts.
BBC Women's Footballer of the Year
Second time winning the award.
UEFA Women's Player of the Year
Recognised for her record-breaking season.
IFFHS Women's World's Best Playmaker
Named the world's best playmaker.
Rankings & Lists
IFFHS Women's World's Best Playmaker
BBC Women's Footballer of the Year
BBC Women's Footballer of the Year
Magazine Covers
Time
2019-03-01
Women's Football Pioneers
Vogue
2019-06-01
The Rise of Women's Football
ESPN The Magazine
2018-12-01
The First Ballon d'Or Winner
Life in Norway
2025-11-01
Ada Hegerberg: Norway's Trailblazing Ballon d'Or Winner
UEFA.com
2022-05-01
A Salute to the History-Maker
Records & Feats
First woman to win the Ballon d'Or Féminin
Won the inaugural award in 2018.
All-time top scorer in UEFA Women's Champions League
66 goals and counting.
Most goals in a single UWCL season
15 goals in 2017-18.
Youngest Norwegian woman to score an international hat-trick
Achieved at age 16.