Manchester City striker Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw and Japan international Yui Hasegawa have earned spots on the PFA Women’s Player of the Year shortlist. Shaw finished the season with 21 goals in 22 league games, a tally that helped Manchester City secure a second WSL title. Hasegawa was instrumental in City’s FA Cup triumph during a campaign marked by relentless pressure everywhere.

Arsenal’s Alessio Russo, who trailed Shaw by a single goal in the Golden Boot race, joins the list alongside England internationals Lauren James of Chelsea and Jess Park of Manchester United. Aston Villa forward Kirsty Hanson completes the six‑nominee field after scoring 12 goals in 22 matches for the Villans as the season enters its final stretch, fans await today.

The PFA Awards ceremony in Manchester will unveil the winner on 25 August. City’s dual representation underscores the club’s dominance across domestic competitions, while the inclusion of players from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Aston Villa highlights the league’s competitive depth. The accolade will cement the recipients’ status among the elite of women’s football and solidify their legacy for years.