Mariona Caldentey wins PFA Player of the Year

Mariona Caldentey has been named the PFA Women’s Player of the Year for 2024/25

Mariona Caldentey wins PFA Player of the Year

Mariona Caldentey has been named the PFA Women’s Player of the Year for 2024/25. The award was presented at the Manchester Opera House after a standout debut season with Arsenal in north London.

Caldentey finished above teammates and rivals on the voting list, including Alessia Russo and Erin Cuthbert. She scored nine goals in 21 WSL matches and eight in 15 Champions League games, helping Arsenal reach the final in Lisbon. She added two goals and two assists in the League Cup and contributed to Spain reaching the Euro 2025 final. In May she also won the WSL Player of the Season award, capping a first campaign in England with multiple honours. Olivia Smith was named the Young Player of the Year after a strong first season in red.

Winning the award signals a shift for Arsenal, showing how a single player can anchor a team and lift the league profile. Caldentey’s success also underscores the growing influence of international players in the Women’s Super League and in European competition.

Yet the spotlight brings expectations. A Player of the Year title comes with pressure to maintain peak form and to lead at the biggest events. For fans, the moment signals both excitement and responsibility as the league seeks to build sustainable growth.

Highlights

The next chapter will test her leadership on and off the pitch.