From Ball Girl to Game Changer: Michelle Agyemang's Euro 2025 Breakthrough

At just 19, Michelle Agyemang has gone from a Wembley ball girl to one of England’s brightest hopes at Euro 2025. Agyemang, who plays for Arsenal, made headlines with her late equalizer against Sweden in the quarter-finals and another last-minute goal against Italy in the semi-finals. Both times, she came off the bench and made an instant impact, helping keep England’s dream of retaining their title alive.

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Agyemang had her first close-up with the senior national team as a ball girl during a World Cup qualifier in 2021. Back then, she was inspired watching Beth Mead score a hat-trick up close. Fast forward to 2025, and she’s the one delivering in key moments. In her senior England debut earlier this year, she scored a volley just 41 seconds after being subbed on, marking herself as one to watch.

Though shy and soft-spoken off the pitch, her team-mates call her a “game-changer.” Chloe Kelly urged her to “go create havoc” when subbed on against Sweden and that’s exactly what she did. Her ability to come alive on the pitch, even in short cameos, has been vital for England.

Agyemang says it means the world to be part of the squad and is grateful for every moment. Despite being the youngest on the team, she plays with calm confidence, supported by her family, her faith, and her music. Now, she’s not just watching from the sidelines she’s changing the game.

Off the pitch, Michelle Agyemang stays grounded through music, faith, and a deep sense of purpose. The 19-year-old, who is also studying Business Management at King’s College London, spends her downtime in Switzerland playing piano a hobby that followed her to the tournament thanks to the England kit man who drove her keyboard over.

Agyemang plays piano, bass guitar, and drums, often for hours on game days. She listens to gospel music to get mentally ready, saying her faith helps her stay focused. She's not yet played in front of the whole squad, but did host teammate Lotte Wubben-Moy for a private performance. That peaceful nature contrasts with the fierce presence she brings off the bench.

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As the youngest member of the Euro 2025 squad, Agyemang admits the spotlight feels “weird.” She wasn’t a fan of cameras growing up, but now embraces the attention as a sign that the women’s game is gaining well-deserved recognition.

She’s also mindful of the pressures her teammates face. When news broke that defender Jess Carter had been targeted with racist abuse, Agyemang acknowledged the challenges of being in the public eye but said her calm nature, shaped by her parents, helps her cope.

When it comes to football, her belief never wavers. “Even if it’s impossible, I still have that belief I’m going to get on the scoresheet,” she said. She always believed she could impact the game if given the chance, and now she’s proving it on Europe’s biggest stage.

With England now one win away from glory, Agyemang hopes to show the world even more of what she can do. And if her recent performances are any indication, the best may be yet to come.