Caroline Weir lands at No.25 in the global women’s player ranking, earning a spot with Scotland midfielder Erin Cuthbert and United boss Eva Olid on the 2026 SWFA shortlist. Can you feel the excitement?
The 31‑year‑old returns as a Ballon d’Or nominee for the second straight year, after dropping from Real Madrid to Lyon this summer, having been placed 30th a year ago.
She also shares the Scotland International Player of the Year shortlist with Chelsea’s Cuthbert, Brann winger Lauren Davidson and striker Kathleen McGovern, who moved from Hibernian to Newcastle United.
Glasgow City’s Nicole Kozlova, May’s PFA Scotland Player of the Season, is also vying for the SWPL 1 Player of the Year award.
The Ukraine international faces three fellow forwards – Celtic’s Saoirse Noonan, Rangers’ Katie Wilkinson and Georgia Timms, who left Hearts for Ipswich Town this summer. The competition looks fierce, and the striker line‑up could prove decisive.
Olid guided Hearts to their inaugural SWPL title last season before taking the helm in England’s Women’s Super League.
Meanwhile, the Spaniard has already secured PFA Scotland Manager of the Season and could add a second honour as a contender for SWPL Coach of the Year.
Also in the mix are Leanne Crichton, whose Rangers side sit second yet lead the 2026‑27 table, Hibernian’s Joelle Murray, and Jack Beesley, who steered Spartans back to the top flight.
The winners will be announced at Hampden Park on 28 November. Will the results spark a surge in Scottish women’s football next season?