Professional Footballers Australia (the PFA) has today unveiled the 24 nominees for the 2025 Austraffic PFA Footballer of the Year Awards — the prestigious, player-voted annual honours that celebrate the best in Australian football.
Proudly supported by Austraffic, the awards recognise excellence across four categories: Women’s Footballer of the Year, Men’s Footballer of the Year, Young Women’s Footballer of the Year, and the Young Men’s Footballer of the Year (Harry Kewell Medal).
The nominees were selected based on performances between July 2024 and June 2025 in both the A-Leagues and international competitions.
PFA Chief Executive Beau Busch congratulated the nominees, who represent a diverse mix of talent from the A-Leagues, the English Women’s Super League, the Scottish Premiership, the German Bundesliga, and Australia’s national teams.
“The 2025 nominees reflect the depth and quality of Australian football talent — both at home and abroad,” Busch said.
“These players have not only delivered outstanding performances on the pitch but have also continued to inspire the next generation through their professionalism and passion for the game.
“We look forward to celebrating the winners later this year and thank our long-standing partner Austraffic for their continued support of the players and the game.”
The nominees were selected by an expert panel of former players and media representatives, with the final winners to be determined by a vote of PFA members.
Last year’s winners included Matildas stars Steph Catley and Mary Fowler, Socceroo Jackson Irvine, and New Zealand goalkeeper Alex Paulsen.
2025 Nominees
PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year
Previous Winners: Steph Catley (2025, 2020), Sam Kerr (2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2013), Ellie Carpenter (2021), Lydia Williams (2016, 2012), Elise Kellond-Knight (2015, 2011), Katrina Gorry (2014), Servet Uzunlar (2010)
PFA Men’s Footballer of the Year
Previous Winners: Jackson Irvine (2024), Craig Goodwin (2023), Tom Rogic (2022), Jamie Maclaren (2021), Mat Ryan (2020, 2019, 2015), Aaron Mooy (2018–2016), Mile Jedinak (2014), Robbie Kruse (2013), Brett Holman (2012), Matt McKay (2011), Mark Schwarzer (2010), Tim Cahill (2009)
PFA Young Women’s Footballer of the Year
Previous Winners: Mary Fowler (2024, 2022), Charlotte Grant (2023), Ellie Carpenter (2021, 2020), Karly Roestbakken (2019), Alex Chidiac (2018, 2017)
PFA Young Men’s Footballer of the Year (Harry Kewell Medal)
Previous Winners: Alex Paulsen (2024), Jordan Bos (2023), Denis Genreau (2022), Connor Metcalfe (2021), Liberato Cacace (2020), Chris Ikonomidis (2019), Daniel Arzani (2018), Alex Gersbach (2017), Jamie Maclaren (2016), Mat Ryan (2015, 2014, 2012), Marco Rojas (2013), Robbie Kruse (2011), Mitch Langerak (2010), Nikita Rukavytsya (2009)
About the Austraffic PFA Footballer of the Year Awards
Established in 2009, the PFA Awards are the only accolades in Australian football determined exclusively by the players. The Women’s Award was introduced in 2010, with Servet Uzunlar as the inaugural winner.
About Austraffic
Founded in 1983, Austraffic has delivered thousands of traffic, transport, and pedestrian studies across Australia and New Zealand. With a reputation for precision and reliability, Austraffic supports clients with expert data collection, analysis, and presentation. Learn more at austraffic.com.au.
