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Ada Hegerberg wins 2017 BBC Women's Footballer of the year

Norway and Olympique Lyonnais striker Ada Hegerberg has won the 2017 BBC Women Footballer of the year, beating Brazil super star Marta and in-form Canada Captain Christine Sinclair that were placed 2nd and third respectively.
Also nominated for the award were Germany's Melanie Behringa and Sweden goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl, but could not make the top 3.

Thousands of fans across the world cast their votes for the 21 year old Norwegian to emerge as the 2017 BBC Women Footballer of the year.

Birmingham City and Norway midfielder Andrine presented the award to excited Ada Hegerberg in front of her Olympique Lyonnais team-mates in France.

Hegerberg was so excited with the award saying "Wow, it's a surprise."

Ada Hegerberg is expected to be in action on Thursday for Olympique Lyonnais as they face Paris St-Germin in 2016/2017 Champions League Final in Cardiff.

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