Michelle Agyemang, 19, found a top UK university to balance her Euros 2025 success with her academic work, demonstrating that you can “examine in the classroom and achieve goals beyond university.”
Michelle Agyemang has won over the nation at just 19-years-old, thanks to her two late equalisers in the quarter-final and semis, which secured the Lionesses their place in the Euros final this weekend.
The teenager, who led England to receive their winners medals after beating Spain, was also crowned the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Young Player of the Tournament. Just four years after working as a ball girl for England’s world cup qualifier against Northern Ireland at Wembley, Agyemang has now become the breakout star of this year’s Euros.
However, her story becomes even more impressive when you learn that she has been balancing a career as a Lioness and Arsenal player with studying for a degree at one of the best universities in the world.
Agyemang is currently working towards a degree in business management at King’s College London. The 19-year-old has been travelling between Brighton, where she has spent the last season on loan from Arsenal, and London, where she attends lectures at the university.
John Griffiths, one of Agyemang’s former development coaches, told England Football that her dedication to academic life always shone through.
He predicted that before the camp staff even awoke, she would be studying in the morning. She does everything she does with such humility, whether it is her academic performance, her football or how she treats others.
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The vice-chancellor and president of King’s, professor Shitij Kapur, told the Mirror: “We are immensely proud of Michelle and all that she has achieved. To be named Young Player of the Tournament is a true testament to her incredible performance in the UEFA Women’s EURO, and she is an inspiration to the entire King’s community.
Every student should follow her example, stating that success in the classroom and achieving goals beyond the university at the same time should be encouraged.
Agyemang said, “It means the world to me. Only God’s grace allows for this. It’s only four years ago, so I was a ball girl, so I’m thankful for my teammates, the coaches, the staff, and God, the messiah, of course.
Agyemang expressed her desire to continue working hard, winning tournaments, and doing everything in her power to support her team, whether it be at a club or country. Let’s consider the present, she continued, “To be here, let’s think about it.” We are European champions, which is what’s important right now! I won’t say too much, but I’m going to enjoy myself!
Sarina Wiegman, the England manager, said before the final that Agyemang had “something special”. She explained: “She’s only 19-years-old, she’s very mature, she knows exactly what she has to do.” What is next for Agyemang? Wiegman said that if she continues down her current path, she has a “very bright future”.
