Vote open for Women's Footballer of the Year 2026

Voting is now open for the Women's Footballer of the Year 2026. Fans worldwide can vote from the five-player shortlist of Temwa Chawinga, Ewa Pajor, Alexia Putellas, Alessia Russo and Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw.

The vote closes on Wednesday, 18 November. For the first time in the award's 12-year history, the winner will be announced as part of the Sports Personality of the Year.

Temwa Chawinga, a forward for Kansas City Current, helped her club clinch the NWSL Shield and was named NWSL MVP for the second consecutive campaign. She also won the Golden Boot for the second year in a row and earned a contract extension through 2029.

Ewa Pajor, a Barcelona forward, scored twice in a 4-0 Champions League final victory over Lyon to finish as the competition's top scorer. Alexia Putellas delivered a spectacular final season with Barcelona before completing a transfer to London City Lionesses in July 2026. She was instrumental in Spain retaining the Women's Nations League and last month was awarded a record-equalling third Ballon d'Or.

Alessia Russo, an Arsenal forward, scored 13 WSL goals last season and registered 24 goals across all competitions.