Salah and Russo Crowned FWA Footballers of the Year in Historic Wins
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Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and Alessia Russo of Arsenal have been honored with the Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year awards for men and women, respectively. Salah secured his third win, matching Thierry Henry's record, while leading the Premier League in goals and helping Liverpool to their second title since his arrival. Russo, with her crucial goals in the Women's Champions League, led Arsenal to the final, earning her the women's award.
Key Points
Mohamed Salah won the FWA men's player of the year for the third time, a record matched only by Thierry Henry.
Salah's 28 goals led the Premier League and contributed to Liverpool's second league title since his joining in 2017.
He received 90% of the votes, marking the highest winning margin in the 21st century.
Alessia Russo won the women's award, scoring eight goals in the Women's Champions League and helping Arsenal reach the final.
Russo outpolled last year's winner Khadija Shaw, with Mariona Caldentey and Millie Bright also receiving votes.
Both winners will receive their awards at a ceremony in London on May 22.
