Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has continued to enhance her reputation as one of the greatest players in the world after becoming the first woman to be voted the ‘Footballer of the Year’ in England in consecutive seasons.
Kerr joined Manchester City phenomenon Erling Haaland, who was named the men’s winner after a prolific debut season in England.
The Football Writers’ Association said Haaland took 82 per cent of the vote, ahead of Arsenal teammates Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard.
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The 22-year-old Norway international has scored 51 goals in all competitions to help put City in contention for titles in the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
He set a record for most goals (35) in a Premier League season.
Kerr beat out Aston Villa forward Rachel Daly and Chelsea teammate Lauren James for her second straight FWA award.
The 29-year-old Australian star has scored 26 goals in 34 club appearances this season at Chelsea, which faces Manchester United in the FA Cup final on Monday morning AEST. The team also reached the Champions League semi finals, losing to Barcelona.
The women’s award was introduced in 2018.
The awards are set to be presented at an FWA dinner event in London on May 25.
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