Erling Haaland, Sam Kerr the winners of FWA Footballers of the Year awards

• Erling Haaland and Sam Kerr have won the FWA Footballer of the Year Award for the 2022/23 season
• Haaland plays as a forward for Manchester City while Kerr for the Chelsea women team
• Kerr has now won the award two years in a row having won in the 2021/22 season

Erling Haaland and Sam Kerr have been named the recipients of the prestigious FWA Footballer of the Year awards for the 2022/23 season.

Talented Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has had an extraordinary debut season in English football, leaving an indelible mark. His goal-scoring prowess has been nothing short of remarkable, as he achieved the distinction of becoming the all-time single-season leading scorer in the history of the Premier League. With an astonishing total of 35 goals in just 32 games, Haaland surpassed the previous record set by the renowned English duo of Alan Shearer and Andy Cole, who had scored 34 goals in 42-game seasons. This exceptional feat has rightly earned him the FWA Footballer of the Year award, with an overwhelming majority of 72% of the votes from journalists across the nation.

Chelsea women forward Sam Kerr (left) and Manchester City forward Erling Haaland are the winners of the FWA footballer of the year awards for the 2022/23 season. | PHOTO: 90 MIN |

Haaland’s performances on the field have been nothing short of sensational, displaying his exceptional skills, speed, and clinical finishing ability. He has consistently demonstrated his ability to find the back of the net, often in jaw-dropping fashion, leaving fans and pundits alike in awe of his talents. His goal-scoring exploits have played a pivotal role in Manchester City’s success this season, contributing significantly to their push for trophies.

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The recognition bestowed upon Haaland by the FWA is a testament to his exceptional contributions to the sport and his impact on the English football scene. At such a young age, he has already established himself as one of the most prolific goal scorers in the world, capturing the attention and admiration of football enthusiasts worldwide.

It is worth mentioning that alongside Haaland, Sam Kerr, a prominent figure in women’s football, has also been honoured with the FWA Footballer of the Year award. Kerr’s exceptional performances and remarkable achievements have earned her this well-deserved recognition, further highlighting her invaluable contributions to the sport.

Overall, the FWA Footballer of the Year awards for the 2022/23 season have rightfully recognized the outstanding talents of Erling Haaland and Sam Kerr, cementing their places as true icons of the beautiful game.

Joining Haaland in the winners’ circle is fellow striker Sam Kerr, who has become the first player to win back-to-back Women’s Footballer of the Year awards thanks to her exploits at Chelsea.

The Australian has scored an impressive 10 WSL goals thus far this season and bested the likes of Rachel Daly and fellow Chelsea star Lauren James in the voting – bagging twice as many votes as second-place Daly.

The pair are due to receive their awards on Thursday 25 May at the Footballer of the Year awards dinner at the Landmark Hotel in London.