Olga Uhtinen from Linköping is Damallsvenskan Player of the Year.
Finn took home the award at the Sportbladet “Obos Damallsvenskans Bästa” ceremony.
– I do not know what to say. Great, you say.
For the third year in a row, Sportbladet has arranged the Obos The best in the women’s league“The best players of the season and his efforts are being applauded.
The heaviest award, and most valuable player of the year, went to Linköpings FC captain Olga Uhtinen, 25.
– I didn’t expect this. Not before the season starts and not yet, says the Finnish midfield drive.
“always better together”
humbly continues:
The coaches have trusted me and I can somehow contribute to what I think I’m good at. To help others get better. You are always better together.
Ohtinen was also nominated for Midfielder of the Year. There, however, she was beaten by 20-year-old Sophie Bridgeard, who was brought to tears during the awards ceremony.
Praised by readers: “A destination…”
The Goal of the Year was voted for by the readers of Sportbladet – the winner was Emilia Larsson from Hammarby, who slammed a powerful shot into the net of BP.
– You probably get such a hit every season, or in life. Maybe a lucky target… she says modestly and adds:
Great fun, of course. It’s nice that a lot of people thought it was a nice goal.
Here are all the winners of the ceremony:
- Goalkeeper of the Year: Jennifer Falk, BK Hacken.
- Svenska Spel Award for Coach of the Year: Andrée Jeglertz, Linköpings FC.
- Defender of the Year: Emma Berglund, FC Rosengard.
- Best Midfielder: Sophie Bridgaard, FC Rosengard.
- Swedish Games Breakthrough of the Year Award: Matilda Fienberg, Hammarby.
- Sportbladet Award: Nilla Fischer, Linköpings FC.
- Hat-trick of the year: Mia Pearson, FC Rosengard.
- Striker of the Year: Amalie Vangsgaard, Linkopings.
- Årets MVP: Olga Ahtinen, Linkopings.
- Youth Award: Hanna Ekengren, Vittsjö GIK.
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