Mariona Caldentey is the only female footballer nominated for BBC award
There is only one female footballer nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the year award, the Spanish star of Arsenal.
- The nomination reflects a stellar first season at Arsenal: she helped the club win the UEFA Women’s Champions League (her fourth overall), and in domestic competition she was named WSL Player of the Season for 2024/25.
- Over the season, she played more minutes than any other Arsenal Women player, scored double-digit goals, and provided a high number of assists — underlining her influence in attack and overall contributions to the team’s success.
- The BBC World Sport Star nod puts her among the world’s top-performing athletes in 2025, highlighting not only her club achievements but also her standing on the global women’s football stage.
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