The Chelsea FC forward surpassed compatriot Yui Hasegawa and Australia’s Stephanie Catley to become only the second player in history to clinch the esteemed accolade after it was introduced last year.
Hamano enjoyed a breakthrough 2024/25 season with the Blues after joining from INAC Kobe Leonessa following a brief but successful loan spell with Swedish top flight side Hammarby IF. .....
🇯🇵 Maika Hamano is the winner of the AFC Asian International Women’s Player of the Year after a stellar year on the global stage!#AFCAwards2025 pic.twitter.com/q3NLr665ZB
— AFC (@theafcdotcom) October 16, 2025
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