Arsenal duo Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey up for Player of the Year award

Arsenal duo Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey are on the six-person shortlist for the Professional Footballers’ Association Women’s Player of the Year award.

The Gunners became champions of Europe thanks to their shock win over Barcelona last month, with Russo and Caldentey two of the stars of their 2024-25 season.

Former Manchester United forward Russo scored eight times in Arsenal’s European success and was joint top scorer in the Women’s Super League with 12 goals.

Erin Cuthbert is flying the flag for WSL champions Chelsea, with her contributions from midfield helping the Blues end the league season unbeaten.

Manchester City duo Mary Fowler and Yui Hasegawa are also on the list, along with Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce.

The American kept 13 clean sheets in United’s 22 WSL matches.

The winner will be announced at the PFA Awards ceremony in Manchester on August 19.