Lizbeth Ofaly Makes History: The Marta Award 2025 Goes to Tigres’ Goal Hero

Who is Lizbeth Ofaly?

The FIFA federation announced on Tuesday that Lizbeth Ofaly’s brilliant goal for Tigres against Guadalajara secured the FIFA The Best Goal award in women’s football. With that strike, Ofaly adds the Marta Award title for 2025 to her growing list of accolades, honoring her standout performance against Guadalajara in March. She becomes the second recipient of a prize named after a Brazilian legend, Marta, who helped redefine women’s football.

Before this moment, Ofaly had already carved out a remarkable career. Now 25, she has spent her entire professional life with Tigres since breaking into the first team in 2017. Across eight seasons, she has emerged as one of the league’s brightest stars and among the most decorated players, collecting nine titles — six league crowns and three Campeon de Campeonas trophies — with 136 goals in 292 official appearances. Internationally, she has earned more than 50 caps for Mexico.

Earlier in the previous season, Ofaly’s name surfaced in connection with a move to FC Barcelona, but financial hurdles at the Spanish club prevented the transfer from going through. Football fans can only imagine what might have been, but the Tigres city lights clearly agree with her career trajectory.

The Marta Award Moment

The official announcement underscores the significance of her March goal for Tigres. It’s not just a single strike; it’s a symbol of consistency, skill, and the rising tide of women’s football in Mexico and beyond. As the award carries the legacy of Marta, Ofaly’s name is now etched alongside one of the sport’s most influential figures, a reminder that great players often become great storytellers for the next generation.

Punchline time: If you ever doubt the power of a precise strike, remember that Ofaly’s goal did more for her career than a dozen motivational quotes. And if the trophy could talk, it would probably demand a vacation after all that travel from Mexico to the global stage.