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Shaw named Football Writers' Women's Player of Year

BBC News · May 8, 2026, 5:06 PM

Key takeaways

  • Shaw looks set to leave Manchester City this summer after talks stalled over a new contract
  • BBC Sport women’s football news reporter Published10 minutes ago Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw has won the Football Writers' Association Women's Footballer of the Year award.
  • Shaw is set to secure a third successive Women's Super League Golden Boot after scoring 19 goals in 21 appearances, with one league game remaining for newly crowned champions City.

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Shaw looks set to leave Manchester City this summer after talks stalled over a new contract

BBC Sport women’s football news reporter Published10 minutes ago Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw has won the Football Writers' Association Women's Footballer of the Year award.

Shaw is set to secure a third successive Women's Super League Golden Boot after scoring 19 goals in 21 appearances, with one league game remaining for newly crowned champions City.

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