# Alessia Russo Wins England Player of the Year

> England's Alessia Russo claimed women's player of the year after scoring 31 goals in 68 games.
- Title: Alessia Russo Wins England Player of the Year · BBC Sport
- Summary: England's Alessia Russo claimed women's player of the year after scoring 31 goals in 68 games. Alessia Russo, 27, won England's women's player of the year…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ckgel112lr1qo
- Published: 2026-10-11T10:35:31.611+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alessia russo, england women's football, player of the year, women's football, england, football, 2025-26 campaign, world cup qualifiers, champions league, sports
## Alessia Russo Wins Award
England's 27-year-old Alessia Russo named women's player of the year after scoring 31 goals in 68 games.

> To receive the award is really special, particularly as it comes directly from the fans. I am so grateful for their support
## Key Campaign Role
Russo featured in all 10 games and scored five goals during England's 2025-26 campaign.
## Recent Success
She scored the third goal as England beat Greece 3-1 in their 2027 World Cup play-off semi-final first leg.
## Key takeaway

Alessia Russo, 27, won England's women's player of the year award after scoring 31 goals in 68 games for the national team.