Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey has been named the inaugural Women’s Professional Game’s WSL player of the year, which was voted for by fans.
The Spain international scored nine goals and registered five assists in the Women’s Super League this season.
She helped Arsenal reach the Women’s Champions League final, where they take on her former club Barcelona in Lisbon on 18 May.
“I’m super happy because I really enjoyed my first season here. Everyone helped me,” said Caldentey.
“It was kind of easy to move from Barcelona. It’s a highly-competitive league but I have enjoyed it.”
Caldentey pipped Arsenal team-mate Alessia Russo to the award, as well as Chelsea duo Aggie Beever-Jones and Sandy Baltimore.
Completing the shortlist was Brighton’s Kiko Seike, Manchester City’s Mary Fowler, Manchester United’s Maya Le Tissier, Liverpool’s Olivia Smith and West Ham’s Shekiera Martinez.
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