More Than The Score - BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025: the nominees

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Voting for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025 award is now open. Fans worldwide can vote from the five-player shortlist of Aitana Bonmati, Hannah Hampton, Mariona Caldentey, Alessia Russo and Patri Guijarro.

This will be the 11th year of the award, having been first presented in 2015. Voting closes at 09:00 GMT on Friday, 31 October and the winner will be announced on Tuesday, 25 November on BBC World Service and the BBC Sport website and app.

The five contenders for the accolade were chosen by a panel of experts, including coaches, players, administrators and journalists. WFOTY presenter, Maz Farookhi and Catalunya Radio’s Rut Vilar, join Ed Harry to discuss the nominees.

Published on Tuesday, 21st October 2025.

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