Bunny Shaw reclaims PFA Women’s Player of the Year crown
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- Khadijah “Bunny” Shaw has once again been recognized as the finest player in English women’s football, with the Jamaican international capturing the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Women’s Player of the Year award.
- The Manchester City striker’s latest triumph places her among an elite group in the history of the prestigious honor.
- Shaw becomes only the third player to win the PFA Women’s Player of the Year award multiple times, joining English stars Lucy Bronze and Fran Kirby.
- It is the second time in three seasons that Shaw has claimed the award.
- Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes won the corresponding PFA Men’s Player of the Year honor.
Khadijah “Bunny” Shaw has once again been recognized as the finest player in English women’s football, with the Jamaican international capturing the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Women’s Player of the Year award.
The Manchester City striker’s latest triumph places her among an elite group in the history of the prestigious honor. Shaw becomes only the third player to win the PFA Women’s Player of the Year award multiple times, joining English stars Lucy Bronze and Fran Kirby.
It is the second time in three seasons that Shaw has claimed the award.
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes won the corresponding PFA Men’s Player of the Year honor.
A Golden Boot like no other
Shaw’s award comes after a remarkable campaign in which she continued to redefine the standards for goal scoring in the Women’s Super League.
The 29-year-old Jamaican scored 21 goals in 22 appearances, powering Manchester City to its second WSL championship and securing the Golden Boot for an unprecedented third consecutive season.
That achievement alone placed Shaw in a class of her own.
She is now the first player to win three WSL Golden Boots, moving beyond two-time winners Vivianne Miedema and Sam Kerr.
But Shaw’s season was about more than consistency. When Manchester City needed decisive moments, the Jamaican repeatedly delivered them.
Four goals, hat-tricks and a record
One of Shaw’s most spectacular performances came against Aston Villa, when she erupted for four goals.
She also recorded a hat-trick against Tottenham before adding two more goals against West Ham on the final day of the league campaign.
That brace carried additional significance.
With it, Shaw became the first player to score at least 20 goals in three separate WSL seasons, a remarkable testament to her sustained dominance at the highest level.
Her numbers were not simply the product of one extraordinary campaign. They represented a sustained scoring standard that has now become synonymous with the Jamaican forward.
FA Cup final adds to the haul
Shaw’s impact extended beyond league competition.
She scored five additional goals in cup play, including the opening goal in the FA Cup final as Manchester City lifted the trophy.
That contribution completed a season in which Shaw combined individual excellence with team success, helping City capture both the WSL title and the FA Cup.
Her ability to deliver in decisive matches ultimately strengthened the case for another PFA crown.
Another chapter in Shaw’s legacy
For Shaw, the latest award represents another major milestone in a career that continues to grow in stature.
She is now part of an exclusive trio of multiple-time PFA Women’s Player of the Year winners, while her record three WSL Golden Boots further underline her place among the competition’s all-time elite.
At 29, the Jamaican has already established a level of sustained excellence few players have matched.
And with another PFA award now added to her collection, Shaw’s influence on English women’s football continues to reach new heights.
