The U17 Women's World Cup is already paving the way for the emergence of talents in global women's football. Renowned names from the sport have graced this tournament, and the 2026 edition is set to unveil even more.
North Korea and Japan, the trailblazers!
Since the inception of the U17 Women's World Cup, Asian countries have frequently made their mark. Out of the 9 tournaments held so far, 6 of the top players hail from AFC nations. Spain has produced 2 top players, while Griedge Mbock from France rounds out the list of the tournament's best.
List of top players from the U17 Women's World Cup:
2008 : Mana Iwabuchi (Japan)
2010 : Yeo Min-ji (South Korea)
2012 : Griedge Mbock (France)
2014 : Hina Sugita (Japan)
2016 : Fuka Nagano (Japan)
2018 : Claudia Pina (Spain)
2022 : Vicky López (Spain)
2024 : Jon Il-chong (North Korea)
2025 : Yu Jong-hyang (North Korea)
