Mary Fowler shortlisted for the European Golden Girl award

Mary Fowler has been included in the shortlist of candidates for the European Golden Girl award, the first time this award will be presented.

The Golden Girl award is a recognition of the best young talent in Europe during a calendar year, with this year marking the first time it will be given.

Fowler's inclusion on the shortlist of candidates for the award comes off the back of a move to Manchester City in the WSL, signing a four-year deal with the club. 

The Australian is nominated alongside fourteen other emerging talents, with the list of shortlisted candidates as follows: 

• Mary Fowler (AUS)
• Vicky López (ESP)
• Salma Paralluelo (ESP)
• Silvia Lloris (ESP)
• Katie Kühl (DEN)
• Sofie Bredgaard (DEN)
• Nicole Arcangeli (ITA)
• Anastasia Ferrara (ITA)
• Jule Brand (GER)
• Nesrine Bahlouli (FRA)
• Kika Nazareth (POR)
• Esmee Brugts (NED)
• Hanna Bennison (SWE)
• Melchie Dumornay (HAI)
• Katja Wienerroither (AUT)

On the 15th of October, this shortlist will be cut down to 10 players who will contest the award, with a jury deciding on the final ten players. Like the Golden Boy, this award will be voted on by 40 journalists specialising in foreign football from the most prestigious European newspapers.