Arsenal forward Beth Mead has been voted as the BBC Women’s footballer of the year for 2022.
Mead helped England win Euro 2022 while also winning the Golden Boot and player of the tournament awards as the hosts were crowned champions.
The 27-year-old was also runner-up in the 2022 Ballon d’Or.
Chelsea forward Sam Kerr came second and Barcelona forward Alexia Putellas – the Ballon d’Or winner – was third.
“I don’t think I’ve quite processed it yet. It’s a huge honour for me,” Mead told BBC Sport.
“I’ve just been enjoying my football this season and for me, these are nice trophies to get hold of, but again, I continue to keep saying it and it’s becoming a cliche now, but I wouldn’t have got these without my team-mates throughout the season at Arsenal, throughout the season for the international team.”
Mead scored 11 goals for Arsenal in the Women’s Super League last season, the third highest in the league, as well as providing the joint-highest number of assists with eight.
England captain and Arsenal team-mate Leah Williamson said it had been a “pleasure” to play alongside Mead for club and country.
“I’ve looked up to Beth, what you see is what you get with her. She’s had a great year and I’m glad she’s got the recognition because these are the moments we play for,” said Williamson.
“When a forward’s on fire, like she was during that tournament, it’s a good feeling for the team, because you know that as long as you play well enough the time will come or the moment will come. She’s been a force of nature for England over the last 12 months.”
Mead is currently on international duty with England in Spain where Sarina Wiegman’s side will play Japan and Norway, who are managed by Hege Riise.
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