October 29, 2026 | Women's Soccer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Former Louisville Cardinal Charlyn Corral was honored as the 2026 Women's Striker of the Year at the Ballon d'Or ceremony on October 26 in London, United Kingdom.
Corral, at 35 years old, became the first Mexican player, male or female, to be honored at the Ballon d'Or awards with an individual honor. She is also just the second recipient of the women's Gerd Müller Trophy after its introduction in 2025.
The Pachuca Feminil striker is one of the most important players for Las Tuzas and the Mexican Women's National team. Corral turned in a spectacular season, recording 43 goals in 46 matches, also delivering 11 assists.
She earned Liga MX Femenil Golden Boot honors after scoring 20 goals in the 21-game season, cementing her as one of the best players in the country. In the postseason, Corral led Pachuca to a third-place finish in the 2026 W Champions Cup, registering a brace in the placing match.
Over the last calendar year, Corral scored 57 total goals across club competitions and national team appearances, earning her second consecutive IFFHS Women's World Best Goal Scorer award.
The Mexico City native spent one season with the Cardinals in 2012, earning BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year and First Team All-BIG EAST honors while scoring eight goals with a team-high seven assists.
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Corral, at 35 years old, became the first Mexican player, male or female, to be honored at the Ballon d'Or awards with an individual honor. She is also just the second recipient of the women's Gerd Müller Trophy after its introduction in 2025.
The Pachuca Feminil striker is one of the most important players for Las Tuzas and the Mexican Women's National team. Corral turned in a spectacular season, recording 43 goals in 46 matches, also delivering 11 assists.
She earned Liga MX Femenil Golden Boot honors after scoring 20 goals in the 21-game season, cementing her as one of the best players in the country. In the postseason, Corral led Pachuca to a third-place finish in the 2026 W Champions Cup, registering a brace in the placing match.
Over the last calendar year, Corral scored 57 total goals across club competitions and national team appearances, earning her second consecutive IFFHS Women's World Best Goal Scorer award.
The Mexico City native spent one season with the Cardinals in 2012, earning BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year and First Team All-BIG EAST honors while scoring eight goals with a team-high seven assists.
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Fans can follow Louisville women's soccer on X, Facebook or Instagram at @LouisvilleWSOC.
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