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Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey has been crowned the PFA Women's Player of the Year for the 2024/25 season. She edged out teammate Alessia Russo and other WSL stars for the prestigious honor voted on by fellow professionals. This marks her third consecutive Champions League final victory, adding to an incredible personal trophy haul. Her debut campaign featured crucial goals in the WSL, Champions League, and for the Spanish national team.

Key Points: Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey Wins PFA Women's Player of the Year

  • Won award after outstanding debut Arsenal season with 9 WSL goals
  • Finished above teammate Alessia Russo and Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert
  • Scored eight goals in 15 Women’s Champions League matches
  • Helped Spain reach the Euro 2025 final with key contributions
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Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey named PFA Women's Player of the Year

Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey claims the 2024/25 PFA Women's Player of the Year award after a stellar debut season, joining legends Kim Little and Vivianne Miedema.

"Mariona becomes the third Gunner to win the award deemed to be the most prestigious individual accolade in the domestic game - PFA"

Manchester, Aug 20

Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey has been named the PFA Women’s Player of the Year for 2024/25 at the Manchester Opera House, following an outstanding debut season in north London, which impressed her fellow professionals who voted her as the winner.

The midfielder finished above teammate Alessia Russo, and well as Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea), Mary Fowler (Manchester City), Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City), and Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United).

Mariona becomes the third Gunner to win the award deemed to be the most prestigious individual accolade in the domestic game, after Kim Little in 2011/12, and Vivianne Miedema in 2018/19.

Last season, Mariona got nine goals in 21 Women’s Super League matches, and eight in 15 Women’s Champions League as we went all the way to win the final in Lisbon. It was her third Champions League final win in a row, and fourth overall.

She provided another two goals and two assists in the Women’s League Cup, before getting the same return for Spain at Euro 2025, as she helped her nation to the final.

Meanwhile, Olivia Smith, who the Gunners signed from Liverpool this summer, was named the Young Player of the Year for her efforts last season.

In what was also her first season in England following a move from Sporting Lisbon, she scored seven goals in 20 WSL games as the Reds finished seventh.

Moreover, four of our players have been selected for the 2024/25 PFA Women’s Team of the Year.

Mariona Caldentey, Emily Fox, Kim Little and Alessia Russo were all included in WSL's best XI with votes from all women's players helping to select the winners.

PFA Women's Team of the Year

Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United), Jayde Riviere (Manchester United), Emily Fox (Arsenal), Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United), Millie Bright (Chelsea), Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City), Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea), Kim Little (Arsenal), Alessia Russo (Arsenal), Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal), Mary Fowler (Manchester City)

- IANS

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Priya S
So proud to see women's football getting this recognition! Caldentey's stats are mind-blowing - third Champions League final win in a row? That's legendary stuff! 👏
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Arjun K
Great to see Arsenal dominating the team of the year with 4 players! But honestly, the women's game needs more coverage in India. We only get men's football highlights on TV 😒
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Sarah B
As someone who follows WSL closely, Caldentey truly deserved this. Her technical ability and vision are world class. Hope Indian women's football can reach this level someday!
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Vikram M
Meanwhile in India, we're still struggling to get basic infrastructure for women's football. These achievements show what proper investment can do. Time for our authorities to wake up!
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Ananya R
So inspiring! Her journey from Sporting Lisbon to PFA Player of the Year shows that with talent and hard work, anything is possible. More power to women in sports! 💪

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