Female player Lizbeth Ovalle makes historic transfer milestone - Photo: Elhorizonte
Women's player Lizbeth Ovalle has just made history, completing a blockbuster transfer from Tigres Club to Orlando Pride.
This deal not only makes her the most expensive female player of all time, but also affirms the position of women's football in the global transfer market.
According to The Guardian , Orlando Pride spent $1.5 million (about £1.1 million) to own the "gem" of Tigres. This figure surpassed the old record set by Arsenal when buying Olivia Smith for $1.2 million in 2024.
More than just a record signing, Ovalle's signing also strengthens Orlando Pride's position.
This is the second time in two consecutive years that the American team has made one of the most expensive deals in history.
Previously in 2024, they spent $740,000 to recruit player Barbra Banda from Shanghai Shengli. Thanks to these two contracts, Orlando Pride became the only women's club to own 2 of the 6 players with the highest transfer value in women's football history.
Lizbeth Ovalle, nicknamed "La Maga" (The Magician), is considered the best female player in Mexico today. Her talent is not only demonstrated through her classy goals, but also through a masterpiece in March 2025.
Ovalle's masterpiece in March 2025 - Video : social network X
In a match in the Mexican National Championship, from a high pass from a teammate, Ovalle performed an impromptu scorpion-style flying heel kick and incredibly sent the ball into the net.
This masterpiece has taken social media by storm and was called the most beautiful goal in the history of women's football by The Guardian . BeIN Sport even said that this will be the most promising candidate for FIFA 's Puskas award this year.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/xuat-hien-cau-thu-nu-dat-gia-nhat-moi-thoi-dai-20250822095341763.htm
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