Cast your vote for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026
Summary
Voting is open for the 2026 BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award, with fans worldwide choosing from a five-player shortlist. Voting closes on 18 November at 09:00 GMT, and the winner will be announced at BBC Sports Personality of the Year and on BBC platforms.Key Facts
- The shortlist is Temwa Chawinga, Ewa Pajor, Alexia Putellas, Alessia Russo and Khadija “Bunny” Shaw.
- The award is in its 12th year and covers performances from September 2025 to September 2026.
- Coaches, journalists and former professional players nominated the contenders.
- Chawinga scored 15 goals in the 2025 NWSL season and became the league's first back-to-back MVP.
- Chawinga won the Golden Boot at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations with five goals, as Malawi reached its first final and qualified for its first Women's World Cup.
- Pajor scored twice in Barcelona's 4-0 Champions League final win over Lyon and finished as the competition's top scorer.
- Putellas moved from Barcelona to London City Lionesses in July 2026 after helping Barcelona win four major trophies.
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