Wellington Phoenix star named Liberty A-League Fan Player of the ...

Wellington Phoenix star Mariana Speckmaier has been named the 2023-24 Liberty A-League Fan Player of the Year.

Speckmaier took out the fan vote following a breakout season in her maiden campaign with the Phoenix, edging Michelle Heyman (Canberra United), Sarina Bolden (Newcastle Jets), Cortnee Vine (Sydney FC) and Casey Dumont (Central Coast Mariners).

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The Venezuela international scored 10 goals in 21 appearances, having arrived in Wellington at the start of 2023-24.

Speckmaier’s form saw her not only claim the club’s Golden Boot but also the Media Player of the Year at the Phoenix’s recent awards night.

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