Lucy Bronze has been named the England Women’s Player of the Year for 2024-25 following a remarkable run in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. The Chelsea full-back received the accolades through fan votes and expressed her gratitude, highlighting the importance of representing her country.
Historic Achievement at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025
This past year culminated in a memorable victory for the Lionesses at the Euro 2025, held in Switzerland. Bronze played a pivotal role during the tournament, contributing to the team’s success.
- Made 16 appearances for England with 15 starts during the season.
- Started in all six matches of the Euros.
- Scored a crucial header in the quarter-final against Sweden, enabling a comeback.
- Converted the decisive penalty kick to secure her team’s position in the next round.
Remarkable Performance Despite Adversity
Despite facing a challenging season, Bronze showcased unmatched resilience. She played through a fractured leg in the finals, contributing 106 minutes to the match that ended in a penalty shootout against Spain. The game concluded at a 1-1 draw, with England emerging victorious.
Career Milestones
With 140 caps since her debut in 2013, Bronze is now joint-fourth on the all-time appearance list alongside fellow player Alex Scott. She is a two-time European champion and holds the record for the most games played by a Lionesses player in major tournaments, with 36 appearances.
- 2015 marked the start of her prominent career with the national team.
- By 2019, she reached her peak performance level.
- The 2024-25 season surpassed her expectations, reflecting growth in women’s football.
Recognition and Future Matches
Chloe Kelly, who scored the winning penalty against Spain, and Chelsea’s goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, who was voted player of the match in the final, were recognized in second and third place respectively for the Player of the Year honors.
Despite limited appearances for Chelsea this season due to injury, Bronze has been named in the squad for upcoming friendlies. England is set to face Brazil on October 25 at 17:30 BST and Australia on October 28 at 19:00 BST.
This year has been monumental for Bronze and the Lionesses, marking a significant milestone in women’s football history.
