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.

Find the whole Esther's story on The Guardian