Sydney FC young gun Willa Pearson has been recognised among the world’s most exciting emerging football talents after being nominated for the inaugural La Princesa Awards.
The 15-year-old defender is one of 44 rising stars from across the globe selected for the Autumn 2026 awards, which celebrate the next generation of women’s football talent.
Presented by QueenBallers, the La Princesa Awards are entirely fan-voted, with supporters given the opportunity to help decide the winners across four categories: Goalkeepers, Defenders, Midfielders and Forwards.
Pearson features in the Defender category, with her nomination recognising a remarkable start to her sporting career and her potential to become one of Australia’s brightest young talents.
Already making headlines at an incredibly young age, Pearson has broken a record previously held by Australian football icon Sam Kerr, further highlighting her extraordinary potential.
But football is not the only sport in which the talented teenager has excelled.
A gifted dual-sport athlete, Pearson has also represented Australia at youth level in cricket, where she has impressed as a wicketkeeper for Manly Warringah.
Inspired by fellow dual international Ellyse Perry, Pearson has ambitions of one day representing Australia in both football and cricket.
Her nomination places her alongside some of the most promising young players in world football, with QueenBallers highlighting her as a player to watch as she continues her development at Sydney FC.
With voting now open, Sky Blue supporters have the opportunity to get behind Pearson and help her secure recognition in the inaugural awards.
Support Willa Pearson in the La Princesa Awards by voting for her in the Defender category.
