BIO

Lily Yohannes was born on June 12, 2007, in Springfield, Virginia, United States. A midfielder, she currently plays for OL Lyonnes. She won the KNVB Women's Cup with Ajax in 2024. Individually, she was awarded the Johan Cruyff Talent of the Year for the 2023–24 Eredivisie season. Internationally, Yohannes has earned 20 caps and scored 1 goal for the United States national team.

Her 2025-2026 season:

Achievements

48 matches, 6 goals, 10 assists, 5 yellow cards, 0 red card, 1 French League, 1 French Cup, 1 French League Cup, 1 SheBelieves Cup

Performance and Ballon d'Or Criteria

  • Dynamic Midfield Composure: Yohannes displays remarkable spatial awareness and poise when operating in central midfield under pressure, facilitating efficient possession circulation.

  • Technical Distribution: She demonstrates precise ball-striking capabilities and high technical execution when delivering accurate long-range passes and unbalancing defensive lines.

Efficiency Statistics

  • Passing Accuracy: Maintained an 84.1% successful pass rate while completing 844 passes in recorded competition play.