PFA Footballer of the Year Awards
Introduction The '''PFA Footballer of the Year Awards''' (or the '''Professional Football Association Footballer of the Year Awards''') is an annual award ceremony created to formally recognise the most outstanding Australian soccer players playing abroad or in the A-League, as well as foreign players playing in the A-League. The inaugural ceremony took place on 11 June 2009 in Sydney.
Alex Tobin OAM Medal The '''Alex Tobin OAM Medal''' is selected by the PFA Executive to a current or former player who demonstrates four outstanding attributes: leadership, achievement as a player, commitment to one's fellow professionals, and service and dedication to the game. The medal is named after the PFA's longest-serving president, Alex Tobin.YearPlayerRef 2008Joe Marston & Johnny Warren 2009Craig Johnston 2011Mark Viduka 2012Frank Farina 2014Mark Schwarzer 2016Harry Kewell 2017Cheryl Salisbury 2018Paul Okon 2023Melissa Barbieri
Men's Footballer of the Year Award The '''Men's Footballer of the Year Award''' is awarded to Australia's best professional player playing overseas or in the A-League. Performances for national teams are also taken into account. The votes are cast monthly by all current male players who are PFA members. A final group of nominees is announced at the end of the season, the player with the highest number of votes becoming the eventual winner.YearPlayerClubRef 2009 Tim Cahill  Everton  2010 Mark Schwarzer  Fulham  2011 Matt McKay  Brisbane Roar  Rangers  2012 Brett Holman  AZ  2013 Robbie Kruse  Fortuna Düsseldorf  2014 Mile Jedinak  Crystal Palace  2015 Mathew Ryan  Club Brugge  2016  Aaron Mooy  Melbourne City  Manchester City  Huddersfield Town  2017  Aaron Mooy  Huddersfield Town  2018 Aaron Mooy  Huddersfield Town  2019 Mathew Ryan  Brighton & Hove Albion
Women's Footballer of the Year Award The '''PFA Women's Footballer of the Year''' is voted for by all current women's players who are PFA members, on a 3-2-1 basis.YearPlayerClubRef 2010 Servet Uzunlar  Sydney FC  2011 Elise Kellond-Knight  Brisbane Roar  Fortuna Hjørring  2012 Lydia Williams  Canberra United  2013 Sam Kerr  Sydney FC Western New York Flash    2014 Katrina Gorry  Brisbane Roar  FC Kansas City  2015 Elise Kellond-Knight  Brisbane Roar  Turbine Potsdam  2016  Lydia Williams  Canberra United Houston Dash  2017  Sam Kerr  Perth Glory Sky Blue FC  2018 Sam Kerr  Perth Glory Sky Blue FC Chicago Red Stars  2019 Sam Kerr  Perth Glory Chicago Red Stars  2020 Steph Catley  Arsenal Melbourne City 2021Ellie Carpenter Olympique Lyonnais2022Sam Kerr Chelsea
Harry Kewell Medal The '''Harry Kewell Medal''' is awarded to Australia's best male professional Under-23 player playing overseas or player of any nationality playing in the A-League. Performances for national teams are also taken into account. The votes are cast monthly by all current male players who are PFA members. A final group of nominees is announced at the end of the season, the player with the highest number of votes becoming the eventual winner. The medal is named after one of Australia's most famous and successful players, Harry Kewell.YearPlayerClubRef 2009 Nikita Rukavytsya  Perth Glory  2010 Mitch Langerak  Melbourne Victory  2011 Robbie Kruse  Melbourne Victory  2012 Mathew Ryan  Central Coast Mariners  2013 Marco Rojas  Melbourne Victory  2014 Mathew Ryan  Club Brugge  2015  Mathew Ryan  Club Brugge  2016  Jamie Maclaren  Brisbane Roar  2017  Alex Gersbach  Rosenborg  2018 Daniel Arzani  Melbourne City  2019 Chris Ikonomidis  Perth Glory
Young Women's Footballer of the Year Award YearPlayerClubRef 2017 Alex Chidiac  Adelaide United  2018 Alex Chidiac  Adelaide United  2019 Karly Roestbakken  Canberra United 2020Ellie Carpenter Melbourne City Portland Thorns2021Ellie Carpenter Olympique Lyonnais2022Mary Fowler Montpellier
PFA Community Medal YearPlayerClubRef 2017 Robert Cornthwaite  Western Sydney Wanderers   2018 Nigel Boogaard  Newcastle Jets   2020 Luke Brattan  Sydney FC
A-League Men Team of the Season The '''A-League Men Team of the Season''' is awarded to the league's best players selected in a 4-3-3 formation with the best coach also selected. The team is selected by the PFA Awards Committee, a group of former Socceroos, football analysts and journalists.===2008–09===GK Eugene GalekovicAdelaide UnitedRB Tarek ElrichNewcastle JetsCB Craig MooreBrisbane RoarCB Sasa OgnenovskiAdelaide UnitedLB Scott JamiesonAdelaide UnitedDM Mile JedinakCentral Coast MarinersAM Travis DoddAdelaide UnitedAM Charlie MillerBrisbane RoarRW Shane SmeltzWellington PhoenixLW Archie ThompsonMelbourne VictoryFW Eugene DadiPerth Glory'''Substitutes:''' GK Michael TheoklitosMelbourne VictoryCB Kevin MuscatMelbourne VictoryDM Paul ReidAdelaide UnitedCM Billy CeleskiMelbourne VictoryFW Nikita RukavytsyaPerth Glory'''Manager:'''  Aurelio Vidmar, Adelaide United'''Referee:'''  Strebre Delovski===2009–10===GK Eugene GalekovicAdelaide UnitedRB Matthew KempMelbourne VictoryCB Simon ColosimoSydney FCCB Kevin MuscatMelbourne VictoryLB Dean HeffernanCentral Coast MarinersCM Jason CulinaGold Coast UnitedCM Matt ThompsonNewcastle JetsAM Carlos HernándezMelbourne VictoryRW Archie ThompsonMelbourne VictoryLW Alex BrosqueSydney FCFW Shane SmeltzGold Coast United'''Substitutes:''' GK Danny VukovicCentral Coast MarinersCB Nikolai Topor-StanleyNewcastle JetsLW Tommy OarBrisbane RoarAM Steve CoricaSydney FCRW Paul IfillWellington Phoenix'''Manager:'''  Vitezslav Lavicka, Sydney FC'''Referee:'''  Strebre Delovski===2010–11===GK Michael TheoklitosBrisbane RoarRB Ivan FranjicBrisbane RoarCB Matt SmithBrisbane RoarCB Luke DeVereBrisbane RoarLB CássioAdelaide UnitedAM Marcos FloresAdelaide UnitedCM Matt McKay (captain)Brisbane RoarAM Thomas BroichBrisbane RoarRW Kosta BarbarousesBrisbane RoarLW Robbie KruseMelbourne VictoryFW Sergio van DijkAdelaide United'''Substitutes:''' GK Glen MossGold Coast UnitedLB Joshua RoseCentral Coast MarinersCM Kasey WehrmanNewcastle JetsAM Carlos HernándezMelbourne VictoryFW Jean Carlos SolórzanoBrisbane Roar'''Manager:'''  Ange Postecoglou, Brisbane Roar'''Referee:'''  Gerard Parsons===2011–12===GK Mathew RyanCentral Coast MarinersRB Michael MarroneMelbourne HeartCB Patrick ZwaanswijkCentral Coast MarinersLB Joshua RoseCentral Coast MarinersCM FredMelbourne HeartCM Mitch NicholsBrisbane RoarAM Thomas BroichBrisbane RoarAM Aziz BehichMelbourne HeartRW Paul IfillWellington PhoenixLW Archie ThompsonMelbourne VictoryFW Besart BerishaBrisbane Roar'''Substitutes:''' GK Clint BoltonMelbourne HeartCD Andrew DuranteWellington PhoenixCM Nicky CarleSydney FCAM Carlos HernándezMelbourne VictoryFW Harry KewellMelbourne Victory'''Manager:'''  Graham Arnold, Central Coast Mariners'''Referee:'''  Strebre Delovski===2012–13===GK Ante CovicWestern Sydney WanderersRB Jérome PolenzWestern Sydney WanderersCB Trent SainsburyCentral Coast MarinersCB Nikolai Topor-StanleyWestern Sydney WanderersLB Adama TraoreMelbourne VictoryCM Mark MilliganMelbourne VictoryAM Shinji OnoWestern Sydney WanderersAM Michael McGlincheyCentral Coast MarinersRW Jeremy BrockieWellington PhoenixLW Marco RojasMelbourne VictoryFW Alessandro Del PieroSydney FC'''Substitutes:''' GK Eugene GalekovicAdelaide UnitedCB Michael ThwaitePerth GloryAM Marcelo CarruscaAdelaide UnitedFW Archie ThompsonMelbourne VictoryFW Daniel McBreenCentral Coast Mariners'''Manager:'''  Tony Popovic, Western Sydney Wanderers'''Referee:'''  Strebre Delovski===2013–14===GK Eugene GalekovicAdelaide UnitedRB Ivan FranjicBrisbane RoarCB Matt SmithBrisbane RoarCB Matthew SpiranovicWestern Sydney WanderersLB Adama TraoréMelbourne VictoryCM Luke BrattanBrisbane RoarAM Thomas BroichBrisbane RoarAM Marcelo CarruscaAdelaide UnitedFW Adam TaggartNewcastle JetsFW Besart BerishaBrisbane RoarFW David WilliamsMelbourne Heart'''Substitutes:''' GK Danny VukovicPerth GloryCB Osama MalikAdelaide UnitedCM Mark MilliganMelbourne VictoryAM Carlos HernándezWellington PhoenixFW Stein HuysegemsWellington Phoenix'''Manager:'''  Mike Mulvey, Brisbane Roar'''Referee:'''  Strebre Delovski===2014–15===GK Eugene GalekovicAdelaide UnitedRB Tarek ElrichAdelaide UnitedCB Matthieu DelpierreMelbourne VictoryCB Andrew DuranteWellington PhoenixLB Scott JamiesonPerth GloryCM Mark MilliganMelbourne VictoryAM Aaron MooyMelbourne CityAM Marcelo CarruscaAdelaide UnitedFW Fahid Ben KhalfallahMelbourne VictoryFW Marc JankoSydney FCFW Nathan BurnsWellington Phoenix'''Substitutes:''' GK Danny VukovicPerth GloryCB Nigel BoogaardAdelaide UnitedCM Miloš DimitrijevićSydney FCFW Besart BerishaMelbourne VictoryAM Guilherme FinklerMelbourne Victory===2015–16===Only one player from the two finalists (Adelaide United and Western Sydney Wanderers) were picked for the starting XI.GK Thomas SørensenMelbourne CityRB Josh RisdonPerth GloryCB Jade NorthBrisbane RoarCB Matthieu DelpierreMelbourne VictoryLB Scott JamiesonWestern Sydney WanderersMF CoronaBrisbane RoarMF Aaron MooyMelbourne CityMF Diego CastroPerth GloryFW Jamie MaclarenBrisbane RoarFW Bruno FornaroliMelbourne CityFW Harry NovilloMelbourne City'''Substitutes:''' GK Mark BirighittiNewcastle JetsCB Nikolai Topor-StanleyWestern Sydney WanderersMF Mitch NicholsWestern Sydney WanderersMF Roly BonevaciaWellington PhoenixFW Kosta BarbarousesMelbourne Victory'''Manager:'''  Guillermo Amor, Adelaide United'''Referee:'''  Strebre Delovski'''Venue of the season:''' Etihad Stadium===2016–17===GK Danny Vukovic (c)Sydney FCRB Rhyan GrantSydney FCCB Alex WilkinsonSydney FCCB Michael JakobsenMelbourne CityLB Michael ZulloSydney FCMF Brandon O'NeillSydney FCMF Miloš NinkovićSydney FCMF James TroisiMelbourne VictoryRW Marco RojasMelbourne VictoryLW Diego CastroPerth GloryFW Besart BerishaMelbourne Victory'''Substitutes:''' GK Liam ReddyPerth GloryCB Jade NorthBrisbane RoarCB Joshua BrillanteSydney FCFW Bruno FornaroliMelbourne CityFW Alex Brosque (c)Sydney FCCB Ruon Tongyik (U20)Melbourne CityMF Riley McGree (U20)Adelaide United'''Manager:'''  Graham Arnold, Sydney FC===2017–18===GK Jamie YoungBrisbane RoarRB Luke WilkshireSydney FCCB Alex WilkinsonSydney FCCB Rhys WilliamsMelbourne VictoryLB Michael ZulloSydney FCMF Joshua BrillanteSydney FCMF Luke BrattanMelbourne CityMF Dimitri PetratosNewcastle JetsRW Adrian MierzejewskiSydney FCLW Leroy GeorgeMelbourne VictoryFW BobôSydney FC'''Substitutes:''' GK Andrew RedmayneSydney FCCB Bart SchenkeveldMelbourne CityMF IsaíasAdelaide UnitedMF Miloš NinkovićSydney FCFW Andrew NabboutNewcastle JetsCB Thomas Deng (U23)Melbourne VictoryMF Daniel Arzani (U23)Melbourne City'''Manager:'''  Graham Arnold, Sydney FC===2018–19===GK Filip KurtoWellington PhoenixRB Rhyan GrantSydney FCCB Bart SchenkeveldMelbourne CityCB Shane LowryPerth GloryLB Jason DavidsonPerth GloryMF Neil KilkennyPerth GloryMF Brandon O'NeillSydney FCMF Diego Castro (c)Perth GloryRW Roy KrishnaWellington PhoenixLW Chris IkonomidisPerth GloryFW Ola ToivonenMelbourne Victory'''Substitutes:''' GK Liam ReddyPerth GloryCB Michael JakobsenAdelaide UnitedMF IsaíasAdelaide UnitedMF Miloš NinkovićSydney FCFW Adam Le FondreSydney FC'''Manager:'''  Tony Popovic, Perth Glory===2019–20===GK Jamie YoungBrisbane RoarRB Rhyan GrantSydney FCCB Alex WilkinsonSydney FCCB Michael JakobsenAdelaide UnitedLB Liberato CacaceWellington PhoenixMF Ulises DávilaWellington PhoenixMF Luke BrattanSydney FCMF Alessandro DiamantiWestern UnitedRW Besart BerishaWestern UnitedLW Adam Le FondreSydney FCFW Jamie Maclaren (c)Melbourne City'''Substitutes:''' GK Paul IzzoAdelaide UnitedCB Steven TaylorWellington PhoenixMF Miloš NinkovićSydney FCMF Riley McGreeAdelaide UnitedFW Mitchell DukeWestern Sydney Wanderers'''Manager:'''  Ufuk Talay, Wellington Phoenix===2020–21===GK Adam FedericiMacarthur FCRB Rhyan GrantSydney FCCB Ruon TongyikCentral Coast MarinersCB Curtis GoodMelbourne CityLB Scott JamiesonMelbourne CityMF Ulises DávilaWellington PhoenixMF Oliver BozanicCentral Coast MarinersMF Connor MetcalfeMelbourne CityRW Matt DerbyshireMacarthur FCLW Craig NooneMelbourne CityFW Jamie Maclaren (c)Melbourne City'''Substitutes:''' GK Mark BirighittiCentral Coast MarinersCB Ryan McGowanSydney FCRB Ryan Strain  Adelaide UnitedMF Miloš NinkovićSydney FCMF Jay O'SheaBrisbane RoarMF Luke BrattanSydney FCFW Matt SimonCentral Coast Mariners'''Manager:'''  Patrick Kisnorbo, Melbourne City===2021–22===GK Mark BirighittiCentral Coast MarinersRB Jason GeriaMelbourne VictoryCB Léo LacroixWestern UnitedCB Curtis GoodMelbourne CityLB Jason DavidsonMelbourne VictoryMF Florin BerenguerMelbourne CityMF Joshua Brillante (c)Melbourne VictoryMF Jake BrimmerMelbourne VictoryRW Nick D'AgostinoMelbourne VictoryLW Craig GoodwinAdelaide UnitedFW Jamie MaclarenMelbourne City'''Substitutes:''' GK Jamie YoungWestern UnitedLB Ben GaruccioWestern UnitedRB Javi López  Adelaide UnitedMF Connor MetcalfeMelbourne CityMF Ulises DávilaMacarthur FCMF Daniel PenhaNewcastle JetsMF Neil KilkennyWestern United'''Manager:'''  Tony Popovic, Melbourne Victory===2022–23===GK Joe GauciAdelaide UnitedCB MarceloWestern Sydney WanderersCB Brian KaltakCentral Coast MarinersCB Jordan Bos (c)Melbourne CityRM Aiden O'NeillMelbourne CityCM Josh NisbetCentral Coast MarinersCM Calem NieuwenhofWestern Sydney WanderersLM Mathew LeckieMelbourne CityRW Brandon BorrelloWestern Sydney WanderersFW Jamie MaclarenMelbourne CityLW Craig GoodwinAdelaide United'''Substitutes:''' GK Lawrence ThomasWestern Sydney WanderersCB Curtis GoodMelbourne CityCB Nectarios TriantisCentral Coast MarinersMF Jay O'SheaBrisbane RoarMF Marco TúlioCentral Coast MarinersFW Jason CummingsCentral Coast MarinersFW Marco Tilio  Melbourne City
A-League Women Team of the Season ===2016–17=== GK   Lydia Williams  Melbourne City DF   Steph Catley  Melbourne City DF   Yukari Kinga  Canberra United DF   Alanna Kennedy  Sydney FC DF   Clare Polkinghorne  Brisbane Roar DF   Megan Oyster  Newcastle Jets MF   Jess Fishlock  Melbourne City MF   Katrina Gorry  Brisbane Roar FW   Sam Kerr ''(captain)''  Perth Glory FW   Natasha Dowie  Melbourne Victory FW   Ashleigh Sykes  Canberra United'''Substitutes:'''  GK   Jada Whyman  Western Sydney Wanderers DF   Kim Carroll  Perth Glory MF   Christine Nairn  Melbourne Victory FW   Adriana Jones  Adelaide United FW   Alex Chidiac  Adelaide United'''Referee:''' Kate Jacewicz===2017–18=== GK   Mackenzie Arnold  Brisbane Roar DF   Steph Catley  Melbourne City DF   Lauren Barnes  Melbourne City DF   Clare Polkinghorne ''(captain)''  Brisbane Roar DF   Carson Pickett   Brisbane Roar MF   Katrina Gorry  Brisbane Roar MF   Jess Fishlock  Melbourne City MF   Emily van Egmond  Newcastle Jets FW   Caitlin Foord  Sydney FC FW   Sam Kerr  Perth Glory FW   Hayley Raso  Brisbane Roar'''Substitutes:'''  GK   Aubrey Bledsoe  Sydney FC DF   Emily Sonnett  Sydney FC MF   Chloe Logarzo  Sydney FC FW   Rachel Hill  Perth Glory FW   Katie Stengel  Newcastle Jets===2018–19=== GK   Eliza Campbell  Perth Glory DF   Steph Catley  Melbourne City DF   Alanna Kennedy  Sydney FC DF   Clare Polkinghorne  Brisbane Roar DF   Katie Naughton   Perth Glory MF   Caitlin Foord  Sydney FC MF   Nikki Stanton  Perth Glory MF   Christine Nairn  Melbourne Victory MF   Rachel Hill   Perth Glory FW   Yuki Nagasato  Brisbane Roar FW   Sam Kerr ''(captain)''  Perth Glory'''Substitutes:'''  GK   Sarah Willacy  Adelaide United DF   Jenna McCormick  Brisbane Roar MF   Danielle Colaprico  Sydney FC FW   Veronica Latsko  Adelaide United'''Coach:'''  Jeff Hopkins, Melbourne Victory===2019–20=== GK   Casey Dumont  Melbourne Victory RB   Ellie Carpenter ''(captain)''  Melbourne City CB   Clare Polkinghorne  Brisbane Roar CB   Rebekah Stott  Melbourne City LB   Steph Catley  Melbourne City MF   Darian Jenkins  Melbourne Victory MF   Aivi Luik  Melbourne City MF   Emily van Egmond  Melbourne City MF   Kristen Hamilton  Western Sydney Wanderers FW   Kyah Simon  Melbourne City FW   Natasha Dowie  Melbourne Victory'''Substitutes:'''  GK   Sarah Willacy  Adelaide United DF   Angela Beard  Melbourne Victory MF   Morgan Andrews  Perth Glory FW   Mallory Weber  Adelaide United FW   Lynn Williams  Western Sydney Wanderers'''Coach:'''  Rado Vidosic, Melbourne City===2020–21=== GK   Gaby Garton  Melbourne Victory RB   Angela Beard  Melbourne Victory CB   Clare Polkinghorne  Brisbane Roar CB   Kayla Morrison  Melbourne Victory LB   Jamilla Rankin  Brisbane Roar MF   Teresa Polias  Sydney FC MF   Tameka Yallop  Brisbane Roar MF   Kyra Cooney-Cross ''(captain)''  Melbourne Victory FW   Emily Gielnik  Brisbane Roar FW   Michelle Heyman  Canberra United FW   Lisa De Vanna  Melbourne Victory'''Substitutes:'''  GK   Teagan Micah  Melbourne City DF   Kendall Fletcher  Canberra United DF   Cortnee Vine  Sydney FC MF   Clare Wheeler  Sydney FC FW   Melina Ayres  Melbourne Victory'''Coach:'''  Jeff Hopkins, Melbourne Victory===2021–22=== GK   Jada Whyman  Sydney FC RB   Winonah Heatley Melbourne City CB   Natalie Tobin Sydney FC CB   Kaitlyn Torpey Melbourne City LB   Ally Green  Sydney FC MF   Mackenzie Hawkesby  Sydney FC MF   Rhianna Pollicina Melbourne City MF   Alex Chidiac Melbourne Victory FW   Cortnee Vine ''(captain)'' Sydney FC FW   Fiona Worts  Adelaide United FW   Holly McNamara  Melbourne City'''Substitutes:'''  GK   Melissa Barbieri  Melbourne City DF   Clare Hunt  Western Sydney Wanderers MF   Katrina Gorry  Brisbane Roar MF   Rachel Lowe  Sydney FC MF   Taylor Ray  Sydney FC FW   Hannah Wilkinson  Melbourne City'''Coach:'''  Adrian Stenta, Adelaide United===2022–23=== GK   Hillary Beall  Western United RB   Kaitlyn Torpey Melbourne City CB   Natalie Tobin Sydney FC CB   Clare Hunt Western Sydney Wanderers LB   Charlotte McLean  Sydney FC MF   Mackenzie Hawkesby  Sydney FC MF   Sarah Hunter Sydney FC MF   Alex Chidiac Melbourne Victory FW   Cortnee Vine ''(captain)'' Sydney FC FW   Michelle Heyman  Canberra United FW   Hannah Keane  Western United'''Substitutes:'''  GK   Jada Whyman  Sydney FC DF   Kayla Morrison  Melbourne Victory MF   Rhianna Pollicina  Melbourne City MF   Vesna Milivojević  Canberra United MF   Katrina Gorry  Brisbane Roar
A-League Team of the Decade The Team of the Decade covers the first ten seasons of the A-League. i.e. 2005–06 to 2014–15.GK Eugene GalekovićRB Ivan FranjićCB Kevin MuscatCB Patrick ZwaanswijkLB CássioMF Thomas BroichMF Matt McKayMF Carlos HernándezFW Archie ThompsonFW Besart BerishaFW Shane Smeltz;SubstitutesGK Michael TheoDF Adama TraoréDF Mark MilliganMF Steve CoricaFW Alessandro Del Piero'''Manager:'''  Ange Postecoglou'''Referee:'''  Strebre Delovski
References
External links *  PFA Awards Official Website