Khadija Shaw Wins Top Honor After Historic Scoring Streak
Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw just won her second Football Writers' Association Women's Player of the Year award after scoring 19 goals in 21 games this season. The Jamaican forward is one goal away from becoming the first player ever to score 20 or more goals in three different Women's Super League seasons.
Khadija Shaw is making women's football history, one goal at a time.
The 29-year-old Manchester City striker just claimed her second Football Writers' Association Women's Footballer of the Year award, winning by a landslide vote. Her dominance this season speaks for itself: 19 goals in 21 appearances as City secured their latest championship title.
Shaw needs just one more goal to achieve something no Women's Super League player has ever done. If she scores in City's final match, she'll become the first footballer in WSL history to hit 20 or more goals across three different seasons.
The Jamaica forward first won this prestigious award in the 2023-24 season. This year, she beat out Arsenal's Alessia Russo, last year's winner, and Chelsea's Lauren James to reclaim the honor.
Her teammates have noticed something special about her play. City midfielder Sam Coffey described Shaw as "a player in a video game" because of how easily she dominates defenders and finds the net.
Shaw's best moments this season include a hat trick against Tottenham in March and a four-goal performance against Aston Villa in December. More importantly, she started all 21 of City's WSL matches this season, providing the consistency that helped deliver another championship.
Why This Inspires
Shaw's journey shows what happens when talent meets relentless consistency. In previous seasons, when injuries kept her off the pitch, City's title hopes crumbled. This year, she stayed healthy and became the foundation of their success.
Her story also highlights the growing recognition of women's football excellence. While she's been overlooked for global awards like the Ballon d'Or, her undeniable scoring record is building a case that can't be ignored much longer.
City manager Andree Jeglertz summed up what many fans feel: "Right now, the most important thing is to enjoy our player." Whether Shaw stays at City or moves elsewhere this summer, football fans worldwide are getting to witness one of the game's brightest stars at her absolute peak.
One more goal would cement her legacy as a record breaker in women's football history.
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Based on reporting by BBC Sport
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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