# Cast your vote for BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2026

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/cast-your-vote-for-bbc-womens-footballer-of-the-year-2026/
- Published: 2026-11-10T06:24:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T07:21:43+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cj20velkgnypo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Elections, Football, Politics, Sport

## Key points

- Fans can vote for one of five shortlisted players.
- Voting closes at 09:00 GMT on 18 November.
- The winner will be announced on 13 December.

## Summary

Voting is open for the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2026, with fans worldwide choosing from a five-player shortlist. For the first time, the winner will be announced during BBC Sports Personality of the Year on 13 December, as well as through BBC World Service and BBC Sport.

The award is in its 12th year and recognises performances from September 2025 to September 2026; nominees are selected by coaches, journalists and former professionals. The shortlist is Temwa Chawinga, Ewa Pajor, Alexia Putellas, Alessia Russo and Khadija “Bunny” Shaw, with voting closing at 09:00 GMT on 18 November.

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