At the age of 21, Lauren James has clinched the Young Player of the Year award for the first time, a notable achievement after closely missing out to her England teammate Lauren Hemp in the preceding two seasons.

Chelsea and England forward Lauren James has won the 2023 PFA Young Player of the Year Award.

James has triumphed over strong contenders, including Manchester City’s forward Lauren Hemp, as well as Missy Bo Kearns, Maya Le Tissier, Laura Blindkilde, and Katie Robinson, to seize this coveted accolade.

The rising star from Chelsea displayed exceptional prowess as her team secured the Women’s Super League title for the third consecutive season, in addition to their victory in the Women’s FA Cup.

Reece James’ sister in the Blues jersey

During her appearances in the Women’s Super League, James netted five goals in 18 matches for Chelsea. She further contributed with two goals in the Champions League, even though her team, led by Emma Hayes, was eliminated in the semi-finals.

Her excellence extended to the international stage, where she shone for the England national team in their journey to the Women’s World Cup final. James showcased her skills with three goals in five appearances throughout the tournament.

A massive congratulations to Lauren

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Lauren James for her exceptional accomplishments throughout this season, and for rightfully claiming the prestigious 2023 PFA Young Player of the Year Award.