Vivianne Miedema crowned FWA Women's Footballer of the Year

Arsenal forward Vivianne Miedema has been crowned the Football Writers' Association (FWA) Women's Footballer of the Year for 2019/20.

Vivianne Miedema was the WSL's top scorer in 2019/20

The 23-year-old scored 27 goals in all competitions for Arsenal this season. She bagged 16 goals in just 14 Women's Super League (WSL) matches, she went ahead to emerge the top scorer in the division for the second year running.

Miedema helped Arsenal to a third-placed finish in the curtailed WSL,.

Sje also guided the Gunners to the Women's Champions League, with the competition resuming at the quarter-final stage in August.

Bethany England came second to Miedema by just one vote

The Netherlands international picked up the gong by a single vote, after she edged Chelsea's Bethany England into second place. 

If you recall that Miedema lost out on the FWA's trophy by one vote last season.

Chair of the FWA's women's sub-committee, Jen O'Neill, said: "This was a close-run decision because of the brilliant breakout season that Beth England had with the Lionesses and WSL champions Chelsea.

"However, Vivianne's clinical efficiency in front of goal and her seemingly effortless poise, can mean her all-round ability and footballing intelligence are sometimes overlooked. She is a worthy winner and a world-class performer.

"With more assists than any other WSL player this season, she is also a valuable creator of openings for team-mates; dropping to collect the ball and playing in others, or making space with her movement.

"Although a humble and laid-back character, she is also determined that the women's game carries on breaking barriers, and she continues to co-author a series of children's books to entertain and inspire young players in the Netherlands."