There is only one female footballer nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the year award, the Spanish star of Arsenal.
- The nomination reflects a stellar first season at Arsenal: she helped the club win the UEFA Women’s Champions League (her fourth overall), and in domestic competition she was named WSL Player of the Season for 2024/25.
- Over the season, she played more minutes than any other Arsenal Women player, scored double-digit goals, and provided a high number of assists — underlining her influence in attack and overall contributions to the team’s success.
- The BBC World Sport Star nod puts her among the world’s top-performing athletes in 2025, highlighting not only her club achievements but also her standing on the global women’s football stage.
