The winner of the prestigious award will be announced at a ceremony in Paris this evening.
The Republic of Ireland captain was on Champions League duty in Sweden when Arsenal manager, Jonas Eidevall, told her the news.“He sat down and told me that I had been nominated for the Ballon d’Or, which took me by surprise. I didn’t really believe it.”
The first Irishwoman nominated for the award, McCabe is one of 30 players on a star-studded list, with Spain World Cup champion and Barcelona Champions League winner Aitana Bonmati the hot favourite. World’s Elite One thing’s certain: there will be a new name on the trophy with previous winners Ada Hegerberg , Megan Rapinoe and Alexia Putellas not in contention.
The 28-year-old was named at left-back in the 2022/23 Champions League Team of the Season after a string of stunning individual performances en route to a heartbreaking semi-final defeat. Whether at left- or right-back, on either wing, or centrally in attack, she has continuously excelled for Jonas Eidevall’s side. She has too, for her country, whether under the watchful eye of Bell, Vera Pauw or Eileen Gleeson.While the Ballon d’Or is based on a player’s achievements during the 2022/23 season, ending 31 July, McCabe has made an explosive start to the new WSL campaign with three goals in four games.
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