Luis Figo Lights Up Ballon d'Or Red Carpet with Daughter Stella
Stella Svedin Figo captured global attention at the 2026 Ballon d'Or in London, arriving on the red carpet with her legendary father, former football star Luis Figo.
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony, held on Monday evening in London, delivered plenty of glamorous moments, drawing global attention not only for the football stars competing for the awards. Among the attendees capturing the spotlight on the red carpet was Stella Svedin Figo, who arrived at the prestigious event alongside her father, legendary former footballer Luis Figo.
The father-daughter duo posed together for photographers, sparking immediate coverage across European media outlets, spanning Spain, Sweden, and Ukraine. For the festive evening, Stella opted for a striking white satin dress designed by Silvia Tcherassi, featuring a vibrant multi-colored floral and abstract print in shades of green, orange, and blue. She completed her elegant look with classic hoop earrings and black sandals, while her father, who won the coveted Ballon d'Or award himself back in 2000, sported a timeless black tuxedo.
A Rare Public Appearance
Spanish media outlets later revealed a charming detail about the young fashion choice: the dress actually came straight from the wardrobe of her mother, renowned Swedish model Helen Svedin. Stella is the youngest daughter of Figo and Svedin, and sister to Daniela and Martina. Unlike her older sisters, she has historically maintained a relatively low public profile and rarely appears at high-profile media events.
According to reports in the Spanish press, she studied criminology at the University of Bath in the United Kingdom, while simultaneously pursuing a modeling career, following in the stylish footsteps of both her mother and sisters.
International Media Attention
Her appearance in London did not go unnoticed by the international press. The Ukrainian outlet Sport.ua ran an intriguing headline asking, "Real Madrid legend arrives at the Ballon d'Or with a 20-year-old beauty. Who is she?", before revealing her identity as Luis Figo's youngest daughter.
In Spain, Tribuna Madrid praised her sartorial choice, noting that the dress successfully combines "elegance and personality," while Vozpópuli highlighted her in its review of the evening's standout looks, confirming the dress's familial origins from Helen Svedin's closet. Meanwhile, Swedish media also covered the young woman, with Oberoende Nyheter emphasizing how her red carpet debut captivated onlookers, especially given her usual preference for privacy.
