Arsenal forward Russo voted as England women's player of the year
Forward Alessia Russo has been voted by fans as England women’s player of the year for the 2025-26 season, winning the award for the second time in her career, the national team announced on Sunday. Arsenal player Russo, who also won the award in 2023-24, was the most prolific English scorer in the Women’s Super League last season with 13 goals and six assists. Her double in a 3-0 win over Aston…
Alessia Russo, the Arsenal forward, has been selected by fans as England's female player of the year for the 2025-26 season, the national team announced on Sunday. This is Russo's second win of her career, having claimed the award previously in 2023-24. She is currently the highest-scoring English player in the Women’s Super League, tallying 13 goals and providing six assists last season.
Russo's decisive double in a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa in May contributed to Arsenal's qualification for the Champions League. The 27-year-old was a key player in England's World Cup qualification campaign, featuring in all six group matches and scoring three times. Russo expressed her delight at the accolade, stating that it is particularly special as it comes from fan votes.
She beat Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton to the award. Russo highlighted her love for playing for England and expressed hope for a successful upcoming season. She recently scored in England's World Cup round one playoff tie against Greece, with the second leg scheduled for Tuesday in Leicester.
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