According to a report by the London Evening Standard on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Alessia Russo has been crowned Arsenal Women’s Player of the Month for October following an outstanding run of five goals in four appearances. Her impressive performances included a historic Champions League hat-trick and a crucial penalty in the north London derby.

The England international began October by finding the net against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, scoring the opening goal for Arsenal. She subsequently completed the full 90 minutes in the Gunners’ 1-1 draw with Birmingham City.

However, her most remarkable display came in Arsenal’s 3-0 Champions League triumph over Benfica, where she scored all three goals to secure victory and take home the match ball. The achievement also made Russo the highest-scoring English player in the history of the competition. Arsenal’s victory ensured they maintained their unbeaten European record this season.

Russo continued her impressive performances in the north London derby against Tottenham. After Arsenal went behind, the striker provided the assist for Georgia Stanway’s equaliser before converting a second-half penalty to secure all three points for her side.

Her excellent scoring form carried into November, as she rescued a point for Arsenal with a late equaliser against Aston Villa before scoring twice in their 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. She has now scored all three of Arsenal’s goals since the end of October.

The monthly award recognises an exceptional spell for Russo, who has also earned a place in the FIFPRO Women’s World 11. Additionally, she has been nominated for the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year award. Supporters can continue voting until 9am GMT on Wednesday, November 18, with the winner set to be announced during the Sports Personality of the Year ceremony on December 13.

Russo registered 24 goals in 40 appearances last season and is currently on course to challenge that impressive total. Arsenal will rely heavily on her attacking contributions as their domestic and European campaigns become more demanding. Her next assignment is a Champions League encounter away to Barcelona, where she will be hoping to continue her excellent form.