Kerr nominated for major gong as accolades for Tillies superstar keep rolling in
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has continued to be recognised for her on-field performances by being nominated for the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year award.
The Chelsea star was one of five nominess chosen by a panel of current and former professionals, coaches and journalists along with Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona and Spain), Mary Earps (Manchester United and England), Alexandra Popp (VfL Wolfsburg and Germany) and Fridolina Rolfö (Barcelona and Sweden).
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The winner, to be announced on November 28, will be decided by a public vote.
Kerr’s year included being part of a Matildas squad that reached the FIFA World Cup semi-finals and she also helped Chelsea win the English Super League title and the FA Cup.
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“I’ve always wanted to win, always (been) really competitive,” Kerr said.
“It just drives you. When you win one trophy, you get a taste of it. At Chelsea we’ve been lucky to win enough to grab a few trophies.
“Some people think it makes you content but it just (makes you want to) win more.”
Kerr said she hoped the Matildas would be “remembered forever” and “inspire the nation to believe in women’s football” for their memorable World Cup effort on home soil.
“The lasting legacy is that hopefully we get the funding that the game deserves,” she said.
Kerr and the Matildas return to action on Thursday night in Perth in a 2024 Olympic Games qualifier
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