Arsenal's Alessia Russo has been named England women's player of the year, backing up her award with five goals in just 10 games.
Alessia Russo has added another honour to her growing collection. The Arsenal forward has been named England women's player of the year, rewarded for a sharp, goal-heavy stretch in the Three Lions shirt.
The numbers tell a clean story: five goals in 10 games. For a striker whose job is to make the difference in tight contests, that kind of return shows she can deliver when the stakes are high.
Russo has long been one of the most watched forwards in the English game. Her blend of movement, composure in the box and willingness to try the audacious has made her a fan favourite, and a headache for defenders. The famous backheel she produced at Euro 2022 is still one of the most replayed moments in the Lionesses' recent history.
Now wearing Arsenal colours at club level, she is bringing that confidence into the national team setup too. With the award in hand, the question is how much further she can push her scoring rate as England look to stay among the top sides in the world.
