Ada Hegerberg wins BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year

Wednesday, 22 May 2019 16:00

Ada Hegerberg has been named as the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year.

The award, voted for by fans across the world, comes four days after the Lyon striker scored a hat-trick in the Champions League final as her side lifted the trophy.

Norwegian Hegerberg, 23, who also claimed the award in 2017, said: "It's a rollercoaster of feelings. It's amazing."

Denmark and Wolfsburg striker Pernille Harder finished second in the public vote, with Australia and Chicago Red Stars forward Sam Kerr coming third.

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