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Alessia Russo named England Women’s Player of the Year 2025–26

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Alessia Russo named England Women’s Player of the Year 2025–26

Summary

Alessia Russo has been awarded England Women’s Player of the Year for 2025–26, having scored five goals for her country during the year. Russo expressed gratitude for the honor, emphasizing the support from fans and teammates. This accolade comes as the England team prepares to face Greece in the second leg of their World Cup round-one play-off, leading the tie 3-1 after Russo scored in the first leg.

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By the Numbers

•Russo scored five goals for England in the past year.
•She is recognized ahead of Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton.
•The England team will face Greece next week in a World Cup play-off.
•England leads the tie 3-1 after the first leg.

Latest Updates

10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Russo named England player of the year
10:35 AMBBC Sport — Russo named England player of the year
10:14 AMYahoo Sports — Russo grateful to win ‘special’ award

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Alessia Russo has been named England Women’s Player of the Year 2025–26.Russo scored five goals for her country over the past year and has beaten second-placed Lucy Bronze and third-placed Hannah ...
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