The Women's Gerd Müller Trophy 2025, the top female goal scorer award, is starting this year. This award is for the female player who scores the most goals throughout the season. These goals are considered from club and international competitions together. This award is going to be given to a female footballer for the first time in this category; previously, this award was given only to the male highest goal scorer. This award is given in the name of legendary German striker Gerd Müller, in his memory, who was the greatest and most legendary goal scorer in history. On September 22nd, the award will be presented to the winner on the same stage, during the Ballon d'Or ceremony. This year is going to be very special, because it is going to be the biggest achievement for women football.
So in today's blog post, we will learn in detail about the beginning of the Women's Gerd Müller Trophy, its criteria, nominees, and the first winner. And we will also understand how this award is different and special from other women's football awards.
What is the Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy?
The Gerd Müller Trophy is a prestigious award, which was originally started in 2021, and since then this award has been given only to the best male striker. The player who scores the most goals for his club and country throughout the season.
But this year something special has happened: now from 2025 this award will be given not only in the male category but also in the women's category. Now from this year, the Women's Gerd Müller Trophy has been included in the list of women's football awards.
This trophy is a symbol of goal-scoring excellence. This means that the player who scores the most number of times in a calendar year will receive this Women's Gerd Müller Trophy, a special recognition for the top female goalscorer.
The introduction of this award for females has marked the beginning of a new era, where female football is now receiving equal recognition as male football. This year, the entire Ballon d'Or is going to witness equal celebration, as several new awards have been added to the list, which will also be given in the female category.
This award not only raises the visibility of women's football but also brings it global recognition. It will also motivate female strikers around the world to improve their performance and one day lift the women's Gerd Müller Trophy.
And it will also be a memorable moment for fans, as they will have the opportunity to celebrate the appreciation of their favorite player.
Criteria for Winning the Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy
The criteria for the Women's Gerd Müller Trophy are quite simple, but the competition for it is going to be very high. Since many female footballers fulfill these criteria, now the player who scores the highest total number of goals will be the rightful recipient of this award. These goals will be considered jointly for the club and national team. This means that not a single goal of a player will go unnoticed. The Women's Gerd Müller Trophy criteria are explained in detail below.
- The player who scores the most goals in a calendar year or season will be nominated for this award.
- The method of counting goals is quite simple; in this, all the goals scored in league matches, continental competitions like UEFA, national cups, official international games, etc., will be considered.
- Unlike Ballon D'or and other awards, the winner will not be decided by voting or a panel; rather, here everything will be decided by the number of goals. The one who scores more goals will be the winner of the Women's Gerd Müller Trophy.
Eligibility and Selection Process:
Like the criteria, the eligibility and selection process are also quite simple, and the winner will be declared based solely on stats.
- Goals will only be counted in matches that are officially recognized. Any unofficial matches will not be considered, such as friendly matches not registered in the FIFA calendar, exhibition and tour matches, practice matches, and local matches in which the federation does not have involvement.
- The player must be active in top-tier leagues or the national team. Even for a single team, he must be an active player; players retired or on a break in the calendar year/season will not be considered.
- All goals in club (UEFA, AFC) and international matches will count.
- In rare cases, if there is a tie between two players on the number of goals, the importance of the matches participated in and goals per minute may be considered. However, overall, the total number of goals is the main focus; this is the official rule of the award.
Key points for clarity:
- This award is based solely on goal-scoring excellence.
- Goals scored by players in authorized matches for club and country will be counted together.
- This award recognizes the offensive performance of women strikers on the world stage.
Recent and Notable Winners of the Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy
The year 2025 has just begun, and before this, i.e., until 2024, the Women's Gerd Müller Trophy had never been awarded. 2025 will be the first year of the Women's Gerd Müller Trophy. Therefore, this historic moment will always be remembered in the future.
For the 2025 edition, the striker who has scored the most goals in the last complete season, i.e., 2024-25, will be declared the winner. These goals will be considered only from club- and country-specific matches.
The Women's Gerd Müller Trophy 2025 winner has not been declared yet, as the award ceremony is still a few days away. The ceremony will take place on the evening of September 22nd at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Whichever player lifts the trophy, her name will be forever written in golden letters in women's football.
Now, if we talk about the competition for this award, it is quite tough, as it will include female strikers from all over the world.
- There will also be scorers from the FA Women's Super League (England).
- There will also be stars from Division 1 Féminine (France).
- There will also be strikers from the Frauen-Bundesliga (Germany).
- And there will also be promising players from the National Women's Soccer League (USA).
So, there are several names that could dominate the race for this trophy. Results day will reveal which player has the most goals, whether from England, France, Germany, or the USA. Whoever wins will be considered the strongest player and striker after this award.
Nominees for the Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy 2025
The list of nominated players for the Women's Gerd Müller Trophy 2025 has been released. It includes all the players who have the most goals in the season. This season has been considered from 2024 to 2025.
Like other awards, the selection process involves nominations by journalists, the jury, or former winners. In which the candidate with the highest number of points is declared the winner. Such a process is not followed for the Women's Gerd Müller Trophy; here only the top female goal scorer is declared the winner based on the total number of goals.
This list of nominations is a kind of overview for the fans so that they can know which players are eligible for the trophy.
- Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, Barcelona): She is a powerful striker, and her goals have been very consistent this season.
- Barbra Banda (Zambia, Orlando Pride): She is one of Africa's strongest players. Her strikes are also very dangerous, given her personality. She is a prolific goal scorer.
- Lucy Bronze (England, Chelsea): She is a somewhat unique candidate in this race, being primarily a defender. However, she has scored crucial goals, making her impact significant.
- Sandy Baltimore (France, Chelsea): A young, rising, and promising star player. Her goals and assists are both quite dangerous.
- Pernille Harder (Denmark, Bayern Munich): An experienced striker and the most favorable candidate for this award, she is always on the list of top goal scorers.
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