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Russo named FWA Footballer of the Year

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Alessia Russo has been named the Football Writers' Association Women’s Footballer of the Year for 2024/25.

The accolade is voted for by a group of around 400 journalists, celebrating the best players in English football over the past season.

Our number 23, who joined in the summer of 2023, has enjoyed a prolific season in both domestic and European competitions, racking up 20 goals and 4 assists.

Russo is the second Arsenal player to have won the award since its inception in 2018. Vivianne Miedema previously scooped the trophy for her performances in the 2019/20 season.