Hannah Hampton named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year

Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2025 after a remarkable year, leading Chelsea to a domestic treble and achieving 13 clean sheets in the Women’s Super League. As England’s first-choice goalkeeper, she played a crucial role in the Euro 2025 final, saving two penalties in a shootout against Spain. Alessia Russo and Aitana Bonmati were the runners-up in the public vote, while Hampton is only the second goalkeeper to receive this accolade. She expressed surprise at the honor given the strength of her fellow nominees.

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