A file photograph of Manchester City’s Erling Braut Haaland celebrating scoring a purpose. Erling Haaland was voted “Footballer of the Year” in England for his prolific debut season with Manchester City.| Photo Credit: Reuters

Erling Haaland was voted “Footballer of the Year” in England for his prolific debut season with Manchester City, and Chelsea striker Sam Kerr grew to become the primary back-to-back winner of the ladies's award on Friday.

The Football Writers' Association mentioned Haaland took 82% of the vote, forward of Arsenal teammates Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard.

The 22-year-old Norway worldwide has scored 51 objectives in all competitions to assist put City in rivalry for titles within the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League. He set a document for many objectives (35) in a Premier League season.

A file photograph of Chelsea’s Sam Kerr celebrating scoring a purpose. The 29-year-old Australia worldwide has scored 26 objectives in 34 membership appearances this season at Chelsea, which faces Manchester United within the FA Cup closing on Sunday. The crew additionally reached the Champions League semifinals, shedding to Barcelona.| Photo Credit:Reuters

Kerr beat out Aston Villa ahead Rachel Daly and Chelsea teammate Lauren James for her second straight FWA award.

The 29-year-old Australia worldwide has scored 26 objectives in 34 membership appearances this season at Chelsea, which faces Manchester United within the FA Cup closing on Sunday. The crew additionally reached the Champions League semifinals, shedding to Barcelona.

The girls's award was launched in 2018.

The awards are set to be introduced at an FWA dinner occasion in London on May 25. (AP) PDS PDS