Top 10 Best Young Players in Women's Football 2026 (U20)

Women’s football is full of incredible young talent, and in this video we count down the Top 10 Young Players in Women’s Football age 20 and below. From creative midfielders and explosive wingers to future superstars already shining for club and country, these are the players who could define the next generation of the women’s game. This ranking looks at talent, potential, performances, achievements, technical ability, and impact over the last year. Featuring some of the brightest prospects in world football, this list highlights the young stars you need to know before they become household names. Who do you think is the best young player in women’s football right now? Did we miss anyone from the list? Let us know your rankings in the comments. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more women’s football content, player rankings, wonderkids, analysis, and future stars. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:04 - Sydney Schertenleib (Barcelona Femeni & Switzerland WNT) 01:11 - Claudia Martínez (Washington Spirit & Paraguay WNT) 02:38 - Gisele Thompson (Angel City FC & USWNT) 03:29 - Veerle Buurman (Chelsea Women & Netherlands WNT) 04:39 - Smilla Holmberg (Arsenal Women & Sweden WNT) 05:35 - Dudinha (San Diego Wave FC & Brazil WNT) 06:20 - Signe Gaupset (Tottenham Hotspur Women & Norway WNT) 07:01 - Lily Yohannes (OL Lyonnes & USWNT) 07:54 - Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns & USWNT) 08:38 - Liana Joseph (OL Lyonnes & France WNT) 09:10 - Vicky López (Barcelona Femeni & Spain WNT)