Cast your vote for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026
Voting is now open for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026, with five players on the shortlist.
The BBC has launched voting for its Women's Footballer of the Year 2026 award. Five players are in the running, with the final winner to be announced alongside the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. The voting closes on November 18 at 09:00 GMT. The contenders are Temwa Chawinga from Malawi, Ewa Pajor from Poland, Alexia Putellas from Spain, Alessia Russo from England, and Khadija Bunny Shaw from Jamaica.
The award, now in its 12th year, covers the period from September 2025 to September 2026. The players were nominated by coaches, journalists and former professionals. Voting is open to fans worldwide.
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