The FA and lead partner Barclays have announced that former Aston Villa players Jill Scott MBE and Anita Asante have been inducted into the Barclays Women’s Super League Hall of Fame for 2023.
Fellow former England international Ellen White MBE rounded out the trio of inductees.
The trio were standout figures during their respective professional careers in England and contributed hugely to the growth of the women's and girls' game.
Jill, who played for Everton and Manchester City as well as Villa, made 175 WSL appearances in total, scoring 22 goals and winning every possible domestic trophy, including four Women’s FA Cups, three Continental Tyres League Cups and one league title.
Anita helped set the foundations of the women’s game in England prior to the creation of the Barclays Women’s Super League, with a trophy laden spell at Arsenal throughout the noughties, and made 47 appearances in the division’s current guise for Chelsea and Aston Villa.
White, Scott and Asante’s inductions were decided by the Barclays WSL Hall of Fame selection panel, which features prominent former players, coaches, and officials from the women’s game, as well as journalists and members of FA staff.
The inductees join an illustrious group of individuals who have been recognised for their huge contributions and achievements at the highest level of the women’s game, including Emma Hayes, Karen Carney MBE and Kelly Smith amongst others.
Congratulations to Jill, Anita and Ellen on being inducted!
