Lize Kop has been nominated for Barclays Women’s Super League Player of the Month award for October.
An ever-present in between our sticks in the opening six WSL games, the goalkeeper was at the heart at preserving our clean sheet against Brighton & Hove Albion before providing a calm figure in our spirited performance at Chelsea, conceding just one goal throughout October.
The Netherlands international kept the Seagulls at bay at Brisbane Road, producing a 100 per cent save record in the contest to help us earn a 1-0 victory over the south coast side.
Although Keira Walsh’s low strike from distance was enough for Chelsea to claim a 1-0 victory at Kingsmeadow, Lize was at hand to keep us in the contest until the very end in the London derby as she produced three saves in a resilient defensive display against the league leaders.
And it hasn’t just been her shot stopping that has caught the eye this season, but her composure on the ball and the ability to build attacks from the back – making more passes than any other goalkeeper in the WSL this season to date.
For the prize, Lize is up against Manchester City’s Iman Beney and Aoba Fujino, Manchester United’s Jess Park, London City Lionesses’ Jana Fernandez and Aston Villa’s Lynn Wilms.
Fan votes help decide the winner, so cast your vote to support Lize. Voting is now open and will close on Monday 20 October at 11am (UK).