Cast your vote for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026
Voting has opened for the 2026 BBC Women's Footballer of the Year, featuring a shortlist of five international stars. The winner will be announced during the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony in December.
Why it matters
This award highlights the growing global profile and commercial success of women's professional football.
Voting is now open for the BBC 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 at 09:00 GMT.
For the first time in the award's history, the winner will be announced as part of the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday, December 13 as well as on the BBC World Service and the BBC Sport website and app.
Contenders for the award - now in its 12th year - are nominated by coaches, journalists and former professionals. It covers the period September 2025-September 2026.
Cast your vote, and
Listen: Who is your BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026?
Chawinga has established herself as one of the world's most prolific forwards.
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