Record on the Horizon? Real Madrid Set to Splash Out on 19-Year-Old Star

Real Madrid is reportedly on the verge of securing the signing of Felicia Schroder, a 19-year-old Swedish prodigy, in a transfer that could set a new record in women's football. According to Swedish media, a deal with the Hacken forward is finalized, awaiting only official confirmation. This information has also been echoed by Spanish newspaper As, which states the transfer is practically complete.

The race for the player, born in Bjorko in 2007, has been intense, with several European giants expressing interest. Chelsea appeared to be in the lead with a reported €1.4 million offer, according to English outlets. However, the Merengues are believed to have surpassed that bid with a figure that could reach €1.7 million, showcasing the Spanish club's strong commitment to the player's talent.

Considered the brightest gem in Swedish football, the attacker joined Hacken's reserve team in 2023 but quickly made her mark. She debuted in Sweden's top league, the Damallsvenskan, at just 16, becoming the youngest player to score a goal in the competition in her very first match. Months later, she made her Champions League debut, proving decisive by scoring two goals against Twente, securing her team's qualification for the final stages of the tournament.

Schroder's progression has been meteoric. In 2023, she registered three goals and one assist in 15 games. The following year, her numbers climbed to 12 goals and one assist in 24 appearances. The forward's definitive breakthrough came in 2025, when she netted 30 goals in 26 Swedish league matches.

The young talent's resume also includes 18 goals in 15 Cup matches over three seasons and extensive European experience, with 23 appearances. In the Champions League, she has 14 games and three goals, while in the Europa Cup, she was the top scorer with eight goals in six games, winning the trophy and the Golden Boot.

An international for all of Sweden's youth national teams, Schroder boasts two goals in seven games for the U-17s, six goals in six games for the U-19s, and has already earned eleven caps and two assists for the senior national team.

It's worth noting that Andreia Jacinto has already joined the Madrid side and will be a teammate of the Swede. Kika Nazareth plays for eternal rivals Barcelona.

Should the move from Hacken to Real Madrid for €1.7 million be confirmed, the young Swede's transfer would immediately become the most expensive in women's football history.

Currently, that record belongs to Grace Geyoro, who moved from PSG to London City Lionesses last September for €1.65 million. The top list also features a former Sporting player: Olivia Smith. The Canadian moved from Liverpool to Arsenal in a deal that cost the London club €1.16 million.

Check out the list of the 25 most expensive female footballers of all time, which also includes Kika Nazareth and some repeat names, in the photo gallery below: