Bronze named The Best FIFA Womens Player of the Year for 20<br><br>Lucy Bronze has been named as The Best FIFA Womens Player of the Year for 2020!<br><br>The 29-year-old has also been included in the FIFA FIFPRO Womens World XI for the third time in the last four years - a line-up which is chosen and compiled by her fellow professionals.<br><br>Bronze saw off competition for the main accolade meanwhile from former Lyon teammate Wendie Renard and Chelsea striker Pernille Harder, with this the latest addition in a long line of personal awards for the defender.<br><br>The year of 2020 has seen the seasoned full-back win the UEFA Womens Champions League for a third successive time with Olympique Lyonnais, completing a treble winning 2019/20 campaign that also saw her lift the Division 1 Feminine and Coupe de France.<br><br>And following her return to Manchester City, she was victorious in the Womens FA Cup Final against Everton at Wembley Stadium in November.<br><br>These personal honours meanwhile are in addition to her being named as BBC Womens Footballer of the Year back in March.<br><br>BUY LUCY'S #20 SHIRT<br><br>Speaking about both awards, Bronze said: "What a surprise - even be nominated alongside the two other players, they are both incredible players and outstanding human beings as well.<br><br>"I don't think I have the words right now to explain how I am feeling. If there is anything 2020 has taught us, it is to appreciate every moment you have, never look too far ahead and live in the here and now.<br><br>"I will appreciate winning this award now more than ever and I will remember this moment for the rest of my life."<br><br> The New Recruits: Watch now on CITY+<br>WATCH: The New Recruits: Watch now on CITY+<br> <br>WOMEN'S TEAM<br><br>Hemp: Wonder strike left me in shock!<br>Ferran Soriano, Chief Executive Officer of Manchester City, said: This is totally deserved for Lucy and the latest in a long list of personal awards over the course of her career so far.<br><br>She is an incredible talent and global recognition like this is testament to the world-class player that she has become. <br><br>Bringing her back to the Club in the summer was a huge signal of intent for both ourselves and Lucy in terms of how we both view the future of our womens team. <br><br>Everybody at Manchester City is extremely proud of her individual successes at The Best FIFA Awards 2020 and hope that they are the first of many for her in a City shirt.<br><br>Gavin MakelManaging Director of Manchester City Women - echoed those sentiments, adding: Everyone at Manchester City Football Club sends huge congratulations to Lucy on what is an amazing achievement. <br><br>She thoroughly deserves this award, having proven time and again that she is up there with the worlds elite. <br><br>We couldnt be more delighted for her in what is special recognition of her abilities, professionalism and drive to succeed at the highest level.<br><br><br>Get the Official Manchester City Start page for your Chrome browser. Add the extension to your browser, for the latest news and wallpapers in your desktop tab.<br><br><a href="https://www.mancity.com/news/womens/lucy-bronze-fifa-fifpro-winner-63743827">https://www.mancity.com/news/womens/lucy-bronze-fifa-fifpro-winner-63743827</a>
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