Ellie Carpenter capped a dream first season at Melbourne City by taking out the club’s Westfield W-League 2019/20 Season Player of the Year award.
The Westfield Matildas right-back was crowned City’s best on Tuesday night after playing a key role in the club’s double-winning side.
Carpenter made the switch from Canberra United to City at the start of the campaign, going on to play all 14 games as Rado Vidosic’s side went through undefeated.
Still just 19, Carpenter showed her undoubted class as she converted to a wing-back role under Vidosic, scoring two goals and providing four assists.
Her tireless displays down the right flank also saw her create 31 chances through the season, while she was also a vital contributor in City’s stingy defence.
Humbling to receive this award. Wouldn’t be possible without my teammates, coaching staff, family and amazing fans. Thank you @MelbourneCity 💙 https://t.co/cxqpRsjTY1
— Ellie Carpenter (@CarpenterEllie) March 25, 2020
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In other awards, New Zealand international Rebekah Stott was voted by her teammates as the Players’ Player of the Year.
City kept nine clean sheets in the 12 games Stott played, while she clocked up some impressive numbers including two goals, one assist, six blocks, 23 tackles, 27 clearances, 27 interceptions, 17 dribbles and 759 passes (second-most in the league) at an accuracy of 85%.
Veteran goalkeeper Melissa Barbieri was presented the 2020 Coaches Award for her contribution to the club both on and off the field, while Emily van Egmond took out the Golden Boot for her six goals in 12 games.
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