Salah and Russo win Football Writers' awards

Salah’s 28 goals and 18 assists led Liverpool to the Premier League title, setting a record for most goal involvements in a 38 game season. He also scored three goals and provided four assists in the Champions League, helping Liverpool reach the last 16. 

Securing 90% of the FWA vote, Salah earned the largest winning margin this century, joining Thierry Henry as a three time winner. Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk came second, followed by Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Arsenal’s Declan Rice. Recently signing a two year contract extension until 2027, the 32 year old continues to cement his legacy at Anfield.

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Alessia Russo claimed the women’s award, surpassing last year’s winner Khadija Shaw. The 26 year old England striker scored 12 goals and provided two assists in the Women’s Super League, though Arsenal trail Chelsea by 12 points with one game remaining. Russo’s eight goals and two assists during Arsenal’s 14 game run to the Women’s Champions League final, where they’ll face Barcelona on May 24, highlighted her impact. 

Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey placed third, with Chelsea’s Millie Bright fourth. Russo becomes the second Arsenal player to win the women’s award, showcasing her prowess on club and international stages.