Sam Kerr Makes Football History with Consecutive Women’s Award Triumph

Chelsea’s lethal striker, Sam Kerr, etched her name in the annals of the sport as she clinched the prestigious women’s award for the second consecutive year on May 12.

Overcoming stiff competition from Aston Villa’s attacking sensation Rachel Daly and her very own teammate, the prodigious talent of Lauren James, the 29-year-old Australian international firmly established herself as the unrivaled standout among her peers, meriting the highest recognition bestowed by the esteemed Football Writers’ Association (FWA).

BREAKING NEWS – Erling Haaland and Sam Kerr are this year’s Footballer of the Year and Women's Footballer of the Year. Congratulations to the @ManCity and @ChelseaFCW
players. More to follow, full details on our website: https://t.co/NkyhxCyToR #FOTY75 pic.twitter.com/GVW7DxYT2s

— The Football Writers' Association (@theofficialfwa) May 12, 2023

Sam Kerr’s extraordinary season at Chelsea has been nothing short of awe-inspiring, exemplified by her remarkable goal-scoring prowess. Displaying an insatiable hunger for finding the back of the net, Kerr has notched an impressive tally of 26 goals in just 34 appearances for her club thus far. Her exceptional contributions have undoubtedly played a pivotal role in propelling Chelsea to the forefront of the domestic and continental competitions.

As Chelsea prepares to lock horns with Manchester United in the highly anticipated FA Cup final this Sunday, Kerr’s sublime form adds an extra layer of confidence to her team’s aspirations.

Undeterred by the recent setback in the Champions League semifinals against Barcelona, the irrepressible forward will be eager to lead her side to further glory on the grand stage.

Erling Haaland won the FWA’s Men’s Player of the year.