Brian Kaltak, Peta Trimis and Jacob Farrell are among a host of Matildas, Socceroos and former Mariners in the nominations for the 2024 Austraffic PFA Footballer of the Year Awards.
The four awards consider the performances of any professional playing in the A- Leagues and any Australian players plying their trade overseas between June 2023 and June 2024. The awards recognise, reward, and celebrate Australia’s most outstanding players through peer recognition.
PFA Co-Chief Executive Kathryn Gill congratulated the 2024 nominees:
“Australia’s footballers continue to inspire with their performances on the international, continental, and domestic stages.
“In the past year, our Matildas achieved Australia’s highest-ever FIFA World Cup finish, while a fresh and exciting generation is emerging during a new era for the Socceroos.
“In the A-Leagues, the consistent display of talent from players like Adam Taggart, Josh Nisbet, Daniela Galic, and Michelle Heyman has ensured that fans of Australian football enjoy high-quality and entertaining matches in our domestic leagues, and players enjoy a crucial platform into our national teams.
“Overseas, a number of the nominees played pivotal roles in promoting their clubs into the top tiers of European leagues, won silverware, and achieved personal success at the highest levels of club football.
“We congratulate all the nominees, look forward to awarding the winners in September, and thank our partner Austraffic for their ongoing support of the awards.”
There are 28 nominees between the four awards. The nominees were selected by an expert panel featuring current members of the media and former professional players. The winner will be selected via a PFA member vote.
The Nominees
PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year
- Mackenzie Arnold
- Ellie Carpenter
- Steph Catley
- Caitlin Foord
- Mary Fowler
- Michelle Heyman
- Clare Hunt
Previous Winners: Sam Kerr (2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2013), Ellie Carpenter (2021), Steph Catley (2020), Lydia Williams (2012, 2016), Katrina Gorry (2014), Elise Kellond-Knight (2011), Servet Uzunlar (2010)
PFA Men’s Footballer of the Year
- Tolgay Arslan
- Cam Burgess
- Jackson Irvine
- Brian Kaltak
- Massimo Luongo
- Josh Nisbet
- Mat Ryan
- Adam Taggart
Previous Winners: Craig Goodwin (2023), Tom Rogic (2022), Jamie Maclaren (2021), Mat Ryan (2020, 2019, 2015), Aaron Mooy (2018, 2017, 2016), Mile Jedinak (2014), Robbie Kruse (2013), Brett Holman (2012), Matt McKay (2011), Mark Schwarzer (2010), Tim Cahill (2009)
PFA Young Women’s Footballer of the Year
- Kyra Cooney-Cross
- Indiana Dos-Santos
- Mary Fowler
- Daniela Galic
- Charlotte Grant
- Kaitlyn Torpey
- Peta Trimis
Previous Winners: Charlotte Grant (2023), Mary Fowler (2022), Ellie Carpenter (2021, 2020), Karly Roestbakken (2019), Alex Chidiac (2018, 2017)
PFA Young Men’s Footballer of the Year (Harry Kewell Medallist)
- Max Balard
- Jordan Bos
- Alessandro Circati
- Jacob Farrell
- Nestory Irankunda
- Alex Paulsen
Previous Winners: Jordan Bos (2023), Denis Genreau (2022), Connor Metcalfe (2021), Liberato Cacace (2020), Chris Ikonomidis (2019), Daniel Arzani (2018), Alex Gersbach (2017), Jamie Maclaren (2016), Mat Ryan (2015, 2014, 2012), Marco Rojas (2013), Robbie Kruse (2011), Mitch Langerak (2010), Nikita Rukavytska (2009)
About the Austraffic PFA Footballer of the Year Awards:
The Austraffic PFA Footballer of the Year Awards have been awarded annually since 2009, when former Socceroo Tim Cahill won the inaugural PFA Men’s Footballer of the Year. The PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year was introduced the following season, which was won by Servet Uzunlar in 2010.
