Alessia Russo

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Alessia Russo stands as one of the most impactful strikers of her generation. Her record-breaking 11-minute hat-trick against Latvia remains a benchmark for speed and precision in international football. Winning the FWA Women's Footballer of the Year in 2025 cemented her status among the elite. Receiving an MBE from King Charles III in 2026 recognized not just her skill but her contribution to the sport's growth. Her ability to perform on the biggest stages, from the NCAA College Cup to the Euro 2022 final, showcases a rare consistency.

AwardsRusso has won the FWA Women's Footballer of the Year for the 2024–25 season and the England Women's Player of the Year in 2024. She received the Goal of the Tournament award at Euro 2022 and was named PFA Women's Team of the Year in 2026. Additionally, she won two club awards at Manchester United for Player of the Year and Goal of the Season.

Honours & Distinctions

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

King Charles III·2026

Awarded for services to football alongside the England squad.

UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Winner

UEFA·2022

Champion of the European Championship.

Records & Feats

Fastest Hat-Trick by an England Player

Career Milestone·2021

Scored three goals against Latvia in just 11 minutes during a 2021 match.

Euro 2022 Goal of the Tournament

Award Record·2022

Won the prestigious award for her strike against Spain in the semi-final.