Mary Earps was awarded the FIFA best female goalkeeper in 2022. The award was presented by Didier Drogba.
Mary Earps was an indispensable starter during the European Championship, where her team became the champion, and during the season she allowed only two goals in her club Manchester United.
“It is really a great emotion to win this award. I feel blessed. I want to thank all my loved ones who helped me climb this peak. Thank you to all my teammates both at my club team Manchester United and the England national team. This award is also thanks to them. Thanks for everyone appreciating my path”, said Mary Earps after receiving the award.
Mary Earps is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Manchester United in the Women’s Super League and the England national team. She previously played for FA WSL clubs Bristol Academy, Birmingham City, Doncaster Belles, and Reading, and in the Bundesliga with VfL Wolfsburg. Mary Earps has represented England at under-17, under-19, and under-23 levels, and won her first senior cap in 2017.