The Ethiopian born soccer player Naomi Girma has been named 2023 American Female Player of the Year.
This makes her the first defensive player in history after 39 years.
The player plays for the American San Diego Wave club, and she is the first defender in the award's history.
23-year-old Naomi Girma is the sixth to win the Young Player of the Year and the Player of the Year awards together.
When Naomi Girma spoke after the award, she was heard saying "I am honored to be the first defender and the second black player to win this award".
The player has been named the best defender of the league for two consecutive years and also included in the best collection of the year.
by Yigedeb Abay
2024-01-12
