The Football Writers' Association Women's Footballer of the Year (often called the FWA Women's Footballer of the Year, or in England simply the Women's Footballer of the Year) is an annual award given to the player who is voted as the best of the season in English football.[1] The award has been presented since the 2017–18 season, with the inaugural winner being Chelsea forward Fran Kirby. The most recent winner of the award as of 2023–24, is Khadija Shaw of Manchester City.
 Khadija Shaw won the award in 2023–24. | |
| Sport | Association football |
|---|---|
| Competition | All levels of English women's football |
| Country | England and Wales |
| Presented by | FWA |
| History | |
| First award | 2018 |
| Editions | 7 |
| First winner |  Fran Kirby |
| Most recent |  Khadija Shaw |
| Website | footballwriters |
The winner is selected by a vote amongst the members of the Football Writers' Association (FWA), which comprises around 400 football journalists based throughout England.[2]
Winners
editFran Kirby was the first player to win the award twice.[3] Sam Kerr was the first player to win the award twice in a row.[4]
| Year | Player | Club | Also won | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | |
Fran Kirby | Chelsea | WPPY | [5] |
| 2018–19 | |
Nikita Parris | Manchester City | [6] | |
| 2019–20 |  |
Vivianne Miedema | Arsenal | [7] | |
| 2020–21 | |
Fran Kirby (2) | Chelsea | WPPY | [8] |
| 2021–22 |  |
Sam Kerr | Chelsea | WPPY | [9] |
| 2022–23 | |
Sam Kerr (2) | Chelsea | [10] | |
| 2023–24 | |
Khadija Shaw | Manchester City | [11] |
Breakdown of winners
editBy country
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| Country | Number of wins | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| England |
3 |
2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21 |
| Australia |
2 |
2021–22, 2022–23 |
| Jamaica |
1 |
2023–24 |
| Netherlands |
1 |
2019–20 |
Winners by club
edit| Club | Number of wins | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 4 |
2017–18, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23 |
| Manchester City | 2 |
2018–19, 2023–24 |
| Arsenal | 1 |
2019–20 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "England Player Honours – Football Writers' Association Footballers of the Year". England Football Online. 19 June 2007. Retrieved 17 March 2008.
- ^ "About the FWA". Football Writers' Association. Archived from the original on 8 April 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2008.
- ^ "Kirby named FWA women's player of year". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ^ Pinnock, Hannah (12 May 2023). "Chelsea forward Sam Kerr named FWA's Women's player of the year". Football.London. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ^ "Fran Kirby: Chelsea Ladies striker wins first FWA Women's Footballer of the Year award". BBC. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "England's Lucky Charm". BBC. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema named FWA women's footballer of the year". The Guardian. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "Fran Kirby: Chelsea and England forward scoops FWA player of the year award for second time". BBC Sport. 14 May 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- ^ "Mohamed Salah & Sam Kerr win Football Writers' Association awards". BBC Sport. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- ^ "Erling Haaland and Sam Kerr win Football Writers' Association awards". BBC Sport. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ "Foden and Shaw win Football Writers' Association awards". BBC Sport. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.