Victoria Lucy Esson (born 6 March 1991) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Wellington Phoenix and represents New Zealand at international level.

Esson started playing football at the age of 10 for Halswell United. At first a midfielder and later defender, she became a goalkeeper at the age of 17. Playing for Burnside High School, Esson became the team captain and played at Secondary School tournaments, getting selected to be part of South Island Secondary Schoolgirls squad and the Mainland's U-14 and U-16 squads.

Esson went to Texas Tech in 2011, becoming Tech's first-ever international football play in the school's history. Esson became Tech's all-time leader in career shut-outs, career goals against and set school records for single season and consecutive shut-outs. Esson also broke the Big 12 Conference record for single season shut-outs with 15 in 2013. Esson ended her time in goal at Tech, winning 41 of their 62 games, including six draws. After graduating, Esson signed with Avaldsnes IL. Struggling to adapt, she returned to New Zealand after just six weeks. She signed with Coastal Spirit FC, but missed most of the season with an injured hand.

In 2014, Esson was captain of Mainland Pride as they won the National Women's League, the top-flight women's football tournament of New Zealand. In 2019, Esson signed with Avaldsnes again, this time playing for three years.

In February 2022, following the injury of first goalkeeper Jasmin Pal, Esson was signed by SC Sand.

In July 2022, Esson joined Scottish club Rangers.

In June 2025, Esson returned to New Zealand and joined Wellington Phoenix.

Esson was a member of the New Zealand U-17 side at the 2008 held in New Zealand, playing all three of three of New Zealand's group games. She was also part of the New Zealand U-20 teams for the 2008 and 2010 Women's World Cups but didn't make an appearance on the field.