Chelsea Women's star goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2025.

Hannah Hampton, the 24-year-old Chelsea and England goalkeeper, received the award from her coach Sonia Bompastor and the BBC’s Maz Farookhi.

What happened?

Hampton was voted as the winner from a shortlist of top players, including Aitana Bonmati, Mariona Caldentey, Patri Guijarro, and Alessia Russo. She saved two penalties in the Euro 2025 final against Spain and in the quarter-final against Sweden.

Why it matters for Chelsea Women

Hampton's achievement is a significant recognition of her skill and dedication, having already won the Women's Super League twice, the FA Cup, and League Cup once. | Award | Year | | --- | --- | | Women's Super League | 2025 | | FA Cup | 2025 | | League Cup | 2025 |

What comes next?

Hampton will continue to play for Chelsea Women, aiming to win more titles and break records. And with her recent award, she is expected to be a key player in the upcoming season. But Hampton remains humble, stating she didn't expect to win the award. So she will keep working hard to improve her skills and help Chelsea Women succeed.