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Russo named England player of the year

Russo named England player of the year

Summary

Alessia Russo has been chosen as England women's player of the year. She played in all 10 games of the 2025-26 season, scored five goals, and recently helped England beat Greece in a World Cup play-off match.

Key Facts

  • Alessia Russo is 27 years old.
  • She has scored 31 goals in 68 games for England.
  • Russo won the player of the year award for the second time.
  • She played every game in the 2025-26 season and scored five goals.
  • Last week, Russo scored in England’s 3-1 win over Greece in the 2027 World Cup play-off semi-final first leg.
  • The award is voted on by fans.
  • Arsenal player Russo won over Chelsea players Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton.
  • England will play Greece again in the second leg of the play-off at Leicester’s King Power Stadium.
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