Mary received the most points accumulated via votes from national-team coaches, captains, journalists and fans, who were tasked with making their first (five points), second (three) and third (one) choices for the prize from a seven-player shortlist.
Our goalkeeper came out on top, pipping fellow finalists Mackenzie Arnold (West Ham and Australia) and Catalina Coll (FC Barcelona and Spain) to the honour.
Earps received votes in recognition for her performances between 1 August 2022 and 20 August 2023, with the results announced at the annual ceremony in London this evening, in which she had already been named in the FIFPRO Women's World 11, alongside United team-mate Ella Toone.