Caroline Weir is honoured by her Ballon d'Or nomination, but her heart is set on getting Scotland to a World Cup.
Caroline Weir has been named among the Ballon d'Or nominees, one of the biggest individual honours in football. Ask the Scotland midfielder what she wants most, though, and the answer has little to do with personal awards.
Weir is open about what the nomination means. It is recognition of years of consistent work at the top of the women's game, and she is proud of it. But she has made clear that the team goal comes first. If she had to choose, she would swap the individual acclaim for a place on the World Cup stage with her country.
That stance fits a player known for creativity, vision and a fearless attitude on the ball. Weir has long been one of the central figures in Scotland's midfield, and her influence goes beyond the highlight-reel moments. She sets the tempo and drives the team forward when the game needs it.
For Scotland, the message is simple: the ambition is still big, and the squad's leaders are focused on reaching the sport's biggest tournament. Weir's nomination is a nice moment, but a World Cup spot is the prize she is chasing.
