The Football Writers’ Association has named England defender Lucy Bronze Shaw as its Women’s Player of the Year, recognising her outstanding performances across the season for club and country.
Shaw was rewarded for a consistently high-level campaign in which she played a key role in both defence and attack, contributing crucial goals, assists, and leadership throughout the year.
Her performances for the England women's national football team were particularly influential, helping the team in major international competitions while also maintaining strong form at club level.
The award, voted for by football journalists across England, highlights Shaw’s growing reputation as one of the most complete and reliable players in the women’s game.
She becomes the latest in a growing list of top-level English players to be recognised by the Football Writers’ Association, reflecting the continued rise in prominence of the women’s game both domestically and internationally.
Shaw is expected to receive her award at a formal ceremony later this month.
