Swansea City celebrated its annual Player Awards Evening on April 29, 2026, at Brangwyn Hall, where Slovenian striker Zan Vipotnik dominated, securing a hat-trick of prestigious accolades. The night also saw promising young talent recognized, including Under-21s’ Player of the Season Thomas Woodward, who recently featured on the senior bench against Queens Park Rangers, highlighting the club's developing stars.
Vipotnik's exceptional 2025-26 campaign saw him net 25 goals across all competitions, with his 23 league goals poised to earn him the Championship’s Golden Boot. The Jack Army overwhelmingly voted him Supporters’ Player of the Season, while his teammates honored him as Men’s Players’ Player of the Season. His prolific scoring naturally secured him the Top Goalscorer prize.
The Men’s Best Newcomer award went to Ethan Galbraith, a versatile midfielder who made a superb impact in his first season in SA1 after joining from Leyton Orient. On the women's side, Eilish Mitchell earned the Women’s Best Newcomer award for her consistent defensive and midfield performances. Maddy Murray was chosen by her teammates as the Women’s Players’ Player of the Season, having been instrumental in securing a third-place finish in the Welsh top-flight and a spot in the Welsh Cup final.
Chloe Chivers claimed the Women’s Top Goalscorer title with 19 goals, 16 in the league, narrowly beating Aimee Deacon. The Under-21s’ Player of the Season was awarded to Thomas Woodward, a midfielder whose goal-laden campaign saw him join the senior squad on the bench for their recent fixture against Queens Park Rangers. Defender Carter Heywood received the Academy Player of the Season award, recognized for his rapid development across all age groups and his contributions to the Under-18s' FA Youth Cup run.
Beyond on-field achievements, the Swansea City Supporters’ Trust Lifetime Achievement award was presented to Tony Avo, a devoted servant of the club for over three decades. His roles have spanned academy coaching, facilitating key signings like Joe Allen and Connor Roberts, and assisting with kit provision and matchday operations. The prestigious Alan Curtis award, recognizing outstanding contributions, went to Kris O’Leary, who recently marked 30 years since his senior debut for the Swans, having made 334 appearances.
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