Dutch Arsenal striker Vivianne Miedema finished second in the poll and American Megan Rapinoe third.

The award, which is awarded after football supporters around the world got to vote for five nominated players, has been awarded for six years and this year attracted more votes than ever. Sam Kerr, Australia, and Julie Ertz, USA, were also nominated.

ARCHIVE: Bronze: "We really pressed the United States" (July 2, 2019)

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Bronze: "We really pushed the United States"