England trio James, Hemp and Maya Le Tissier headline the six selections for PFA Women's Young Footballer of the Year
The PFA Awards have been a highlight of the footballing calendar for 50 years, and the organisation have now revealed the shortlist for the 2023 Women's Young Player of the Year, with six brilliant players fighting it out for the award.
The 2021/22 winner, Lauren Hemp, looks to retain her title for the second-year running while three new nominees enter the fray along with two returnees in Chelsea star Lauren James and Manchester United ace Maya Le Tissier. Newcomers Katie Robinson from Brighton, Liverpool's Missy Bo Kearns and Aston Villa's Laura Blindkilde round out the top six.
Find out more about the six-woman shortlist below…
Getty ImagesLauren James | Club: Chelsea | Nationality: England
The Chelsea star was nominated for the award for the second year running after her 2022/23 campaign. Across 38 appearances for the Blues in all competitions, she scored eight goals and added five assists en route to a WSL title and an FA Cup final win.
AdvertisementGettyLauren Hemp | Club: Manchester City | Nationality: England
Hemp, a four-time winner of the award, comes back as a nominee once again as she looks to retain her title. Her campaign for Manchester City this season saw her net 10 goals and 11 assists across all competitions.
Maya Le Tissier | Club: Manchester United | Nationality: England
Le Tissier's 2022/23 campaign saw Manchester United fall just short of both a WSL title and an FA Cup as the Red Devils lost out to Chelsea in the league and the final. A key presence in the Red Devils' backline following her move from Brighton, Le Tissier helped the club to their best-ever finish in the league, ensuring they'll be playing Champions League football for the first time this season.
Missy Bo Kearns | Club: Liverpool | Nationality: England
Kearns scored five goals and added two assists across 28 appearances for the Reds last season, helping them to a seventh place finish in the WSL. Kearns netted four goals in the WSL and one in the League Cup.