Vicki Jessy Bècho Desbonne[1] was born on 3 October 2003 and grew up in Montreuil, France.[2]
Bècho first started playing football in secret, as her mother did not approve of girls playing football. One day her aunt took her mother to watch her play and she was so impressed that she was happy to let her continue.[3] Her idols were Cristiano Ronaldo and Lucho González. She would watch videos of Ronaldo before a match, and had a pair of Gonzalez' signed boots.[4]
Club career
Bècho played for SC Malay de Grand after being spotted by Ali Ben Ahmed, a coach at the club. She played until the U12 category and then joined FC Sens in 2015, joining the U13s. Then, in 2016, at 15, Becho joined the Paris Saint-Germain Academy.[5][3]
Bècho was one of three Lyon players called up to the France under-23 squad for two friendly matches against the United States in February 2023.[18]
Bècho was named to the French team for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup,[19] and was the youngest player in the squad.[20] She made her senior international debut at the tournament, coming on as a substitute in the 66th minute in a scoreless draw against Jamaica on 23 July.[21] She set up Eugénie Le Sommer's goal against Morocco in the round of 16.[22] On 2 August she scored in Les Bleues' winning match against Panama.[23] She was named by FIFA as one of the tournament's "rising stars", along with the likes of Lauren James, Linda Caicedo, and Esmee Brugts, who had "created a lasting impact on the tournament".[24] Despite hitting the post in her 12th spot kick in an extended penalty shoot-out (Australia-France 7-6),[25] Bècho was praised for her performance "blazing a trail down [the] right hand side"[26]
Seen as a highly promising player, Bècho has "lots of potential", technique and talented finishing, with huge quality in both feet, with power and precision in her shots.[27] She is also known for her speed.[23]
Before France's 2023 World Cup game against Australia on 13 August, Bècho was named by The Guardian football journalist Jack Snape as one of "four France players who can break Australian hearts at the World Cup", along with Renard, Diani, and Le Sommer.[22]
Personal life
Bècho and teammate in the national team Laurina Fazer are almost inseparable friends, and are nicknamed "Tic et Tac" on account of their closeness.[23]
Honours
PSG
In February 2020, Bècho won the first ever Women's Golden Titi, an honorary trophy for rewarding the best player at the PSG training center.[28]
