Last year, we began our annual list of the top 30 players in the SWPL by asking those closest to the game for their list of the top 10 players of the year.
A year on, we asked the same question to a panel of current SWPL managers, assistant managers, coaches and players as well as former players, SWPL experts and journalists to give us their list of the 10 best players in the SWPL.
Last year saw Glasgow City and 103 time Scotland international Hayley Lauder take the title as Scotland’s top women’s player – can she claim the award for the second time?
Each player's points are awarded for their ranking (ie: position one = 10 points, position two = 9 points, position three = 8 points etc.) to give us the definitive list of 2022’s best players in the Scottish women’s top tier.
The panel – all of whom are respected voices within the Scottish game – contributed anonymously and were not allowed to choose their own club’s players if they had an affliation with any SWPL club – so their choices are not guided by club or professional loyalties.
So whether you’re an avid fan of the SWPL and its stars or new to the league looking to find out more, here is who the experts voted as the best 30 players in the league for the year 2022.
13. Lucy Ashworth-Clifford - Celtic 🆕 (Last year: N/A)
Signed in the summer from Lewes in the English Women's Championship, the midfielder has been a fantastic addition and offers a great goal threat from the centre of the park. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
14. Lizzie Arnot - Rangers ⬇️ (Last year: 3rd)
The former Manchester United forward was a key figure in Rangers' title win last season and remains vital for Malky Thomson's side despite not featuring as much as she would have liked this campaign. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
15. Sam Kerr - Rangers ⬇️ (Last year: 13th)
One of the first names on the Scotland team sheet, Kerr is a serial trophy winner having won the title with both Rangers and Glasgow City. Still young, she is likely to be a key figure at international level for many years to come. Photo: Ian MacNicol
16. Brogan Hay - Rangers ⬆️ (Last year: 26th)
The right winger's reputation is just growing and growing with each passing game. Won a deserved first call up to the national team this month. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group