The 17-year-old
picked up the honour after a tremendous first season in the FA Women's Premier League, helping the Lady Black Cats to an impressive
fifth-place finish.
Nobbs was a vital part of the England Women’s U19 team which claimed European championship glory
last summer and also helped them reach this year’s final, where they lost to France.
She is now in the England U20 squad which
plays in the world finals in Germany next month.
"There are some amazing young players in the country so winning the award came as a bit of a shock to be honest," said Nobbs.
"It's a great privilege even to be in the top three, never mind winning it, so I'm obviously very happy that I did. I think I had a decent season; you always know when you've played well and when you've not played so well. I still think I can improve though. I've played to the best of my ability and I've had some great help from Sunderland and the England U19s and now I’m looking forward to the U20 World Cup next month.”
"Jordan's a top quality player who glides around the pitch making things happen, said Sunderland Manager Mick Mulhern. I have said for many months that Jordan will go on and become the senior England team captain. She has had a fantastic season and I think she fully deserves this award”.
Courtesy of Neil Watson, Sports Editor, Sunderland Echo.
FULL LIST OF 14 AWARD WINNERS:
Umbro Top Goalscorer (National Division) - Kim
Little, Arsenal (22 goals)
Umbro Top Goalscorer (Northern Division) - Cheryl Foster, Liverpool (16 goals)
Umbro Top Goalscorer (Southern
Division) - Stacy Sowden, Barnet (17 goals)
The FA Young Player of the Year - Jordan Nobbs, Sunderland
The FA Club Media Award - Leeds
Carnegie
The FA Club Marketing Award - Doncaster Rovers Belles
Tesco Manager of the Year (National Division) - Rick Passmoor, Leeds
Carnegie
Tesco Manager of the Year (Northern Division) - Robbie Johnson, Liverpool
Tesco Manager of the Year (Southern Division - Tracey
Kevins, Barnet
Tesco Club of the Year Award - Arsenal
The FA Fair Play Award - Liverpool
Nationwide England International Player of the
Year - Katie Chapman
Tesco Players' Player of the Year - Kim Little, Arsenal
The FA Special Achievement Award - Sue Prior