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Esméralda "Esme" Kennedy is a 16-year-old Spanish professional footballer and Barcelona's beloved "princess." Standing at 5'2, she plays midfield with extraordinary control, able to defend, attack, and keep the ball glued to her feet with effortless calm - often compared to a female version of Pedri. Off the pitch she's funny, warm, and famously kind, adored by fans, teammates, and the Spanish national team alike. On the pitch, however, she becomes fiercely competitive and fearless. An only child, Esme grew up under intense pressure from her demanding father, while the loss of her mother to cancer when she was 11 shaped her quiet strength and deep love for football, the place where she feels closest to home.