Chelsea and England striker Fran Kirby has won the inaugural women's footballer of the year award from the Football Writers' Association.
The 24-year-old former Reading player, who was also named PFA female player of the year last week, has scored 22 goals for the Women's Super League leaders across all competitions this season.
She secured more than 50 per cent of the vote after a shortlist was drawn up, the FWA said, with Euro 2017 Golden Boot winner Jodie Taylor finishing second.
Lucy Bronze (Lyon), Izzy Christiansen (Manchester City) and Jordan Nobbs (Arsenal) completed the shortlist.