The nominees for the Senior International Player of the Year categories as part of the 36th Football Association of Ireland (FAI) International Awards have been confirmed.
The performances taken into account are from June 2025 to May 2026.
Dara O’Shea and Troy Parrott are both nominated for the first time for the Senior Men’s International Player of the Year, while goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher is shortlisted for a second successive year.
Ireland Women’s National Team captain Katie McCabe is nominated for a sixth time for the Senior Women’s International Player of the Year – which she previously won in 2021 – alongside first-time nominees Emily Murphy and Marissa Sheva.
Evan Ferguson is in the running to win the Young Men’s International Player of the Year for a third time after he topped the voting in 2022 and 2023. Also in the mix are James Abankwah and Troy Parrott.
For the Young Women’s International Player of the Year, the 2024 winner Jessie Stapleton is nominated alongside Abbie Larkin – who has made the shortlist on three previous occasions – and Emily Murphy, who is included for the first time.
Ireland Men’s National Team forward Troy Parrott has two goals nominated for the International Goal of the Year for his strikes against Hungary and Portugal, while Katie McCabe’s finish against Poland is also considered.
The nominees for the Men’s Under-21 International Player of the Year have also been confirmed with Jacob Devaney, Mason Melia and Jamie Mullins all up for the award.
The winners of the different underage international categories, as well as the Football For All and Amateur Player of the Year will be confirmed as part of an event on Tuesday, Nov 17th in the Aviva Stadium.
Inductees to the FAI Hall of Fame and the recipient of the Special Merit Award will be also be revealed at the ceremony.
36th FAI International Awards Nominees
Senior Men’s International Player of the Year
Caoimhín Kelleher
Dara O’Shea
Troy Parrott
Senior Women’s International Player of the Year
Katie McCabe
Emily Murphy
Marissa Sheva
Young Men’s International Player of the Year
James Abankwah
Evan Ferguson
Troy Parrott
Young Women’s International Player of the Year
Abbie Larkin
Emily Murphy
Jessie Stapleton
International Goal of the Year
WNT | Katie McCabe vs Poland
MNT | Troy Parrott vs Hungary (third goal)
MNT | Troy Parrott vs Portugal (second goal)
Men’s Under-21 International Player of the Year
Jacob Devaney
Mason Melia
Jamie Mullins
