A year of record attendances, the most exciting title race in its history and more televised games than ever - the last 12 months have shown significant growth in the Scottish Women's domestic game.
With more professional players in the Scottish women's top tier than ever, annually, we ask a panel of current SWPL managers, coaches, players and journalists for their list of the top 10 best players in the league over the last 12 months.
The rules for voting were as follows:
- Only one person per SWPL club can vote.
- You cannot vote a player from your own club, or a club you have an affiliation with (so choices are not guided by club or professional loyalties).
- The players you choose must be currently playing in the SWPL.
- Your vote must remain anonymous.
- Choose your top 10 players in the SWPL.
Using the metric that each player receives points for their ranking (ie: position one = 10 points, position two = 9 points, position three = 8 points etc.) we then collate the points to give us the definitive of the year’s best players in the SWPL.
In both 2021 and 2022, Glasgow City's Hayley Lauder won the vote as the league's best player. Can she repeat the hat trick or will we have a new leader at the top?
21. Nicola Dochety - Rangers ⬇️ (Last year: 8th)
It's no overstatement to say 'Nic Doc' is a legend of the SWPL - just look at her collection of medals. Named Rangers captain in the summer, Docherty has been a consistently excellent at both club and international level when called upon - again. | Getty Images
22. Anna Oscarsson - Glasgow City 🆕 (Last year: N/A)
The Swedish full back has been a revelation for Glasgow City since signing last summer and was a hugely important addition to their defence as they lifted a 16th SWPL title in May. | SNS Group
23. Chelsea Cornet - Rangers ⬇️ (Last year: 19th)
An underrated star in the Rangers midfield, Cornet is capable of scoring some true long range stunners and is also one of the best passers in the league. Now an international too. | SNS Group
24. Ellis Notley - Hibs 🆕 (Last year: N/A)
Versatile and reliable, Notley has developed into one of Hibs' most important players this year and makes our top 30 for the first time. | SNS Group