Mary Earps
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Mary Earps stands as a trailblazer in women's football, shattering glass ceilings with her performances on the pitch. She became the first female footballer to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year since 1996, a testament to her impact on the sport. Her 2023 World Cup performance redefined expectations for goalkeepers, earning her the Golden Glove and placing her name alongside the greatest players in history. Her MBE appointment recognizes her service to the game, highlighting her dedication to growing women's football globally.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Awarded for services to football.
Loughborough University Hall of Fame
Inducted as an outstanding alumnus.
Rankings & Lists
Top 10 Female Athletes of the Decade
Magazine Covers
Vogue
October 2023
The New Face of Women's Football
GQ
January 2024
Earps: The Guardian
Records & Feats
First English Goalkeeper to Win World Cup Golden Glove
Became the first English goalkeeper to win the Golden Glove at a FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023.
First Female Footballer to Win BBC SPOTY Since 1996
Broke a 27-year drought for female footballers winning the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.