A year of record attendances, the most exciting title race in its history and more televised games than ever - the last 12 months have shown significant growth in the Scottish Women's domestic game.
With more professional players in the Scottish women's top tier than ever, annually, we ask a panel of current SWPL managers, coaches, players and journalists for their list of the top 10 best players in the league over the last 12 months.
The rules for voting were as follows:
- Only one person per SWPL club can vote.
- You cannot vote a player from your own club, or a club you have an affiliation with (so choices are not guided by club or professional loyalties).
- The players you choose must be currently playing in the SWPL.
- Your vote must remain anonymous.
- Choose your top 10 players in the SWPL.
Using the metric that each player receives points for their ranking (ie: position one = 10 points, position two = 9 points, position three = 8 points etc.) we then collate the points to give us the definitive of the year’s best players in the SWPL.
In both 2021 and 2022, Glasgow City's Hayley Lauder won the vote as the league's best player. Can she repeat the hat trick or will we have a new leader at the top?
13. Cara Henderson - Partick Thistle ⬆️ (Last year: 27th)
The Partick Thistle forward has grown immeasurably since her move from Glasgow Women. Thistle's key player, she's a pivotal reason as to why her side are now favourites for a top six finish - again. | SNS Group
14. Kinga Kozak - Glasgow City ⬆️ (Last year: 29th)
The Polish international has gone from strength to strength, hence her big jump from last year's position. Confident, strong and tricky - Kozak is a real talent. | SNS Group
15. Kit Loferski - Celtic 🆕 (Last year: N/A)
A January signing for Fran Alonso's Celtic, Loferski offers speed, tenacity and a keen eye for goal. A very successful purchase at the beginning of 2023. | SNS Group
16. Brenna Lovera - Glasgow City 🆕 (Last year: N/A)
The Michigan born forward was Glasgow City's key summer signing and has already shown what a handful she can be with eight SWPL goals. | Getty Images