Khadija Shaw was named the Women’s Players’ Player of the Year at the PFA Awards, held at the Manchester Opera House.
After being named 2025/26 PFA Players’ Player of the Year, Shaw said: “I’m extremely honoured to receive this award and would like to thank everyone who voted for me.
“Last season was one of the most special in both my career and City’s history, with so many people on and off the pitch contributing to us winning the WSL and FA Cup.
“I want to also thank each of them – you’ve all played a part in me receiving this award.
“It’s always a special feeling when you’re acknowledged by your fellow professionals, and I want to also congratulate every brilliant player who was shortlisted for this award, particularly my team-mate Yui Hasegawa.”
Shaw’s inclusion in the PFA Women’s Super League Team of the Year was also confirmed, with Manchester City teammates Yui Hasegawa and Kerstin Casparij joining her in the prestigious XI.
The PFA WSL Team of the Year for 2026, as selected by the players, is:
Goalkeeper: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea).
Defenders: Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City), Tōko Koga (Tottenham Hotspur), Ellie Carpenter (Chelsea) and Emily Fox (Arsenal).
Midfielders: Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City), Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal) and Jessica Park (Manchester United).
Forwards: Bunny Shaw (Manchester City), Alessia Russo (Arsenal) and Lauren James (Chelsea).
The PFA WSL2 Team of the Year for 2026, as selected by the players, is:
Goalkeeper: Sophie Whitehouse (Charlton Athletic).
Defenders: Aimee Everett (Crystal Palace), Neve Herron (Birmingham City), Rebecca McKenna (Birmingham City) and Mari Ward (Bristol City).
Midfielders: Emily Syme (Bristol City), Jordan Nobbs (Newcastle United) and Annabel Blanchard (Crystal Palace).
Forwards: Lily Crosthwaite (Birmingham City), Ashleigh Weerden (Crystal Palace) and Emily Murphy (Newcastle United).
Arsenal forward Olivia Smith has been named the Women’s PFA Young Player of the Year for 2026, while Birmingham City forward Lily Crosthwaite took home the WSL2 PFA Players’ Player of the Year award.
Karen Carney received the 2026 PFA Merit Award, honouring her exceptional contribution to football as a player and her ongoing impact on the women’s game.
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