Olivia Smith has lived her life under a spotlight since she was 15 - but she had been preparing herself even before she became a professional footballer.
Now 22, Smith became the first £1m women's footballer last year when **** nal signed her in a world record deal from Liverpool.
She had joined Liverpool for a club record of £210,000 just one season earlier, having made a name for herself when she was given her Canada debut aged 15.
Smith became the first woman to score for Liverpool at Anfield in a Women's Super League match in October 2025.
Now, for the second year in a row, she is the first non-English recipient of the PFA Women's Young Player of the Year award.

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