We love to see socceristas thriving, and there are few better ways to keep tabs on everyone’s game than Instagram. We all follow our favorite players and teams, but GSN wants to spotlight some players who have inspired us in 2021, whether through their insane skills, activism, or creativity. Today we’re going to focus our spotlights on 9 of Our Favorite Youth Girls Soccer Instagram This Year
Ava Ybarra
When we want to fire ourselves up and find some edge, we head over to Ava Ybarra’s Insta. The mix of highlights and music is always well cut and crafty, and that’s because her skills are literally on fire. Whatever the beat, Ava seems to be driving the action with the ball at her feet. We love how she mixes up the speeds of her clips with just the right emphasis on her insane skills. Her way of toying with opponents and breathtaking goals is something we look forward to watching. Super fun account – and Ava is def one to watch! @avaybarra_7
D’Feeters Kicks Soccer Club
That’s right. We’re gonna give some props to an entire club right now, especially the younger players who are coming up through the ranks of this special Texas-based organization. DKSC has several players tapping into the emotion and beauty of soccer. The sass and sunshine we get when we dive into the DKSC14 feed just makes us giddy and want to go back to that first time we had a ball at our feet. Some notables are @time2shine_zt9, @madisonfaith_c, @neriahford, @stormwar.rior, and perhaps the best nickname playing the game today @skylar_boogie6. @the_dksc_14g_esquivel
Isa Korteweg Maris
Isa is one tough player. This Dutch youth player’s profile usually showcases her talents as the only girl on a field of boys where she looks incredibly at home. Her touch and sheer vision on the ball are remarkable, as is her grit. The video we posted of her getting a perfect pass off despite getting up off the ground and getting shoved hard really shows who this player is and the power she enjoys in a game situation. @soccer_i.s.a
Eleni Kyriakou
If ever there was a kid who radiated soccer love, that would be Eleni. In every post she shares, there’s just this special energy that you can’t look away from. Whether she’s showing off a new skill, sharing a highlight from her mostly boys steam, or doing a duet with her dad, Eleni brings her A-game every time. @eleni.soccer.7
Bella Youssef
Bella’s feed is filled with high octane highlights that give you a sense of urgency and energy. As a player on the United States Youth Futsal National Team, you can just see that indoor freedom with her feet translate onto the pitch. Whether indoors or playing for her club, Rise Soccer Club @risesoccerclub Bella Yousef is a player that makes an impact. @bellayoussef16
Phia Pustorino
Phia has become phamous (hahaha) for her well-choreographed, single-take freestyle skills. The style is always consistent with a full-body frame of her performing a tricky skill to great music, but she keeps them fun, interesting, and so phresh lol, that we can’t stop watching. What else we love is how engaged her Insta friends are in her feed – always positive and supportive, and she’s the same way back! @phiapustorino
Isabella Lim
Isabella’s feed is all about the work she does to be the awesome player she is. Day in, day out, the grind and dedication are there for all to witness. But here’s the beauty of it – her feed feels anything like work. It’s a pleasure to watch because, even in a cramped space without many bells and whistles, it doesn’t feel like work at all. She shines bright and gives us her incredible sessions with a smile and good tunes. Really inspiring. @isabella.lim_
Felicitas Flores
There’s just something about Felicitas! This soccerista has often put a smile on our faces with her infectious love of the game. The Argentinian jugadora may speak to us in Spanish, but you don’t need to understand it to get how much she loves soccer and is a champion of the game. Whether she’s playing with her brother in the backyard, showing off her Nike boots, or demonstrating a skill, Felicitas had us from her first “Hola.” @felicitasflores100
Gabriella Hernandez
Some players are just fun to watch. Whether it’s their flair on the ball, attitude, or brazen talent, Gaby has it all. There’s a bit of mischief in her playing style that is so fun to watch, and we look forward to watching her develop and continue to slay whoever gets in her way! @gabyhernandezsoccer
We hope you enjoyed reading about some of these players. Watching them grow up, improve, and make their dreams come true is a privilege. We love getting to put the spotlight on these players and all of the work they are putting in!
Featured image via D’Feeters Kicks SC on Instagram
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