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Foord and Ilestedt up for Best FIFA Women’s Player

Caitlin Foord and Amanda Ilestedt have both been nominated for the Best FIFA Women’s Player at the 2023 awards.

Voting is now open, so click here to cast your vote. Voting closes at midnight CET on Friday, October 6.

Shortlisted by a panel of experts, including former Gunner Mana Iwabuchi, the award is based on achievements from August 1, 2022 to August 20, 2023. The nominees are:

  • AitanaBonmatí (Spain / FC Barcelona)
  • Linda Caicedo (Colombia / Real Madrid CF)
  • Rachel Daly (England / Aston Villa Ladies FC)
  • Kadidiatou Diani (France / Olympique Lyonnais / Paris Saint-Germain prior to Aug 2023)
  • Caitlin Foord (Australia / Arsenal WFC)
  • Mary Fowler (Australia / Manchester City WFC)
  • Alex Greenwood (England / Manchester City WFC)
  • Jennifer Hermoso (Spain / CF Pachuca Femenil)
  • Lindsey Horan (USA / Olympique Lyonnais)
  • Amanda Ilestedt (Sweden / Arsenal WFC / Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) prior to June 2023)
  • Lauren James (England / Chelsea FC)
  • Sam Kerr (Australia / Chelsea FC)
  • Mapi León (Spain / FC Barcelona)
  • Hinata Miyazawa (Japan / Mynavi Sendai)
  • Salma Paralluelo (Spain / FC Barcelona)
  • Keira Walsh (England / FC Barcelona)

Last season, Caitlin scored 11 goals in 31 appearances across the Barclays Women’s Super League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, and FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup.