Erling Haaland was voted “Footballer of the ♛Year” in England for his prolific debut season with Manchester City, and Chelsea striker Sam Kerr became the first back-to-back winner of the women’s award on Friday.
The Football Writers’ Association said Haaland took 82% of the vote, ahead of Arsenal teammates Bukayo Sak𝓰a and Martin Odegaard.
The 22-year-old Norway international has scor🉐ed 51 goals in all competitions to help put ꦯCity in contention for titles in the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League. He set a record for most goals (35) in a Premier League season.
Kerr beat out Aston Villa forward Rachel Daly and Chelsea teammate Lauren𒆙 James for her seco🤪nd straight FWA award.
The 29-year-old Australia international has scored 26 goals in 34 club appearances this season at Chelsea, which faces Manche🥂ster United in the FA Cup final on Sunday. The team also reached the Champions League semifinals, losing to Barcelona.
The women’s award was introduced in 2018.
The awards are🎃 set to be presented at an FWA dinner event in London on May 25.
