Figure caption, Meet the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year contenders BySophia HartleyBBC Sport journalist Published 8 minutes ago Voting is now open for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026.
Fans worldwide can vote from the five-player shortlist of Temwa Chawinga, Ewa Pajor, Alexia Putellas, Alessia Russo and Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw.
The vote closes on Wednesday, 18 November at 09:00 GMT.
For the first time in the award's history, the winner will be announced as part of the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year, as well as on the BBC World Service and the BBC Sport website and app.
Contenders for the award - now in its 12th year - are nominated by coaches, journalists and former professionals.
It covers the period September 2025-September 2026.
