Alisha Lehmann was named Aston Villa Women Supporters’ Players of the Season 2021/22 at the end of her debut campaign at the club.
The 23-year-old was a prominent attacking force for Villa, scoring four times and registering three assists, and she was presented with the accolade in the iconic Holte Suite by club legend Brian Little.
Coaching staff and players from Villa's men’s and women’s teams as well as the club’s Academy joined supporters, partners and hosts Adil Ray and Michelle Owen to celebrate the highlights of the current campaign.
Among the Swiss international’s standout moments was a dramatic injury-time winner in a 2-1 victory against Leicester City.
Here’s a round-up of the rest of the winners…
Anita Asante won Player’s Player of the Season, with the award collected by manager Carla Ward in her absence.
The defender played the final game of her illustrious career at Villa Park on Sunday, bringing to an end two years at the club.
Asante made 23 appearances in the final season of her professional career as she helped the club consolidate their position in the Women’s Super League.
The final goal of the England international’s career came in the Second City Derby at St Andrew’s when she headed the winner in a 1-0 win.
A stunning free-kick from Sarah Mayling was selected as Goal of the Season.
The full-back stepped up and curled a superb shot beyond the Leicester City ‘keeper on the opening day of the season, sparking a come from behind 2-1 win.
Mayling rejoined the club last summer having spent the past four-and-a-half seasons at Birmingham City.
She was a mainstay of Carla Ward’s backline throughout the campaign, making 25 appearances.
Laura Blindkilde Brown capped her debut season in senior football by winning the Young Player of the Season award.
The teenager enjoyed a breakthrough campaign for Villa in addition to starring for England Under-19s.
Brown signed her first professional contract with the club back in September last year, making her final appearance of the season with a start in the Second City derby at Villa Park on the final day.
