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Manchester City Football Club is delighted to
announce that defender Lucy Bronze has been
named as The Best FIFA Women’s Player of the Year
for 2020.
The 29-year-old has also been included in
the FIFA FIFPRO Women World XI for the third
time in the last four years - a line-up which is chosen
and compiled by her fellow professionals. Bronze
saw off competition for the main accolade
meanwhile from former Lyon team mate Wendie
Renard and Chelsea striker Pernille Harder, with
this the latest addition in a long line of personal
awards for the defender.
The year of 2020 has seen the seasoned full
back win the UEFA Women’s Champions League for Photos - Man City Photos/Victoria Haydn
a third successive time with Olympique Lyonnais, completing a treble winning 2019-20 campaign
that also saw her lift the Division 1 Feminine and Coupe de France titles. Following her return to
Manchester City, she was victorious in the Women’s FA Cup Final against Everton at Wembley
Stadium in November.
These personal honours meanwhile are in addition to her being named as BBC Women’s
Footballer of the Year back in March. Speaking about both awards, Bronze said: “What a surprise
– even to be nominated alongside the two other players, they are both incredible players and
outstanding human beings as well.
"I don't think I have the words right now to explain how I am feeling. If there is anything
2020 has taught us, it is to appreciate every moment you have, never look too far ahead and live in
the here and now.
"I will appreciate winning this award now more than ever and I will remember this moment
for the rest of my life."
Ferran Soriano, Chief Executive Officer of Manchester City, said: “This is totally deserved
for Lucy and the latest in a long list of personal awards over the course of her career so far. She is
an incredible talent and global recognition like this is testament to the world class player that she
has become.
“Bringing her back to the Club in the summer was a huge signal of intent for both ourselves
and Lucy in terms of how we both view the future of our women’s team.
“Everybody at Manchester City is extremely proud of her individual successes at The Best
FIFA Awards 2020 and hope that they are the first of many for her in a City shirt.”
Gavin Makel – Managing Director of Manchester City Women - echoed those sentiments,
adding: “Everyone at Manchester City Football Club sends huge congratulations to Lucy on what is
an amazing achievement. She thoroughly deserves this award, having proven time and again that
she is up there with the world’s elite.
“We couldn’t be more delighted for her in what is special recognition of her abilities,
professionalism and drive to succeed at the highest level.”

This will be the last issue published ahead of
the holiday break.
The next edition of Women’s Soccer Scene
will be produced on
Thursday 7th January 2021.
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
from all of us!
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