Katie McCabe nominated for the Women's Ballon d’Or

"It’s a first for an Irish women’s player so it’s a really nice accolade on a personal level but you can never achieve those things without your teammates," admitted McCabe.

ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST: Ireland’s Katie McCabe has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Katie McCabe has become the first Irish footballer to be nominated for the prestigious Women's Ballon d’Or award.

The Republic of Ireland international has impressed for both club and country in 2023, scoring some brilliant goals at important times for both.