Charlyn Corral wins Gerd Müller Trophy as first Mexican Ballon d'Or scorer
Pachuca forward Charlyn Corral became the first Mexican player to receive a Ballon d'Or award, winning the Gerd Müller Trophy at the 2026 ceremony in London.
KEY POINTS
- Charlyn Corral became the first Mexican player to win a Ballon d'Or award
- She received the Gerd Müller Trophy as the world's top scorer at the 2026 gala in London
- AS México reported 49 goals in 49 matches; El Diario de Yucatán reported 53 goals
- Harry Kane won the men's Gerd Müller Trophy
- Corral dedicated the award to the growth of women's football in Mexico
Mexican forward Charlyn Corral made history at the 2026 Ballon d'Or gala in London by becoming the first player from Mexico, in either the women's or men's game, to receive an award at the ceremony. She won the Gerd Müller Trophy, which recognizes the world's top scorer.
Corral was honored for scoring 49 goals in 49 matches during the 2026 season, according to AS México. That total included 36 goals for Pachuca Femenil and 13 for the Mexico national team. El Diario de Yucatán reported a different tally of 53 goals, with 42 for Pachuca during the 2025-2026 season and 11 for the national team.
“When you do things with heart, everything is worth it.”
The 35-year-old veteran received the trophy from former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer and British actress Sophie Turner. She beat out European scorers such as Ewa Pajor and Katie Wilkinson for the award. In the men's category, England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane received the Gerd Müller Trophy.
Corral's achievement came one day after she scored three goals in Pachuca's 5-0 victory over Necaxa. She has now won five scoring titles in Mexican football and helped Pachuca claim the Clausura 2025 Liga MX Femenil title.
Speaking emotionally at the ceremony, Corral said she was proud to be the first Mexican to receive the recognition and praised the growth of women's football in her country. She reflected on her 20-year career, stating that effort, consistency, and discipline had finally paid off.
Corral previously played for Levante and Atlético de Madrid in Spain's Liga F. Her win highlights Mexico's rising profile in international women's football.
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