MUNICH (Germany) - Votes are still flooding in for the EuroLeague Women Awards and the winners will soon be known, including which player will be named Most Valuable Player. There have been some majestic individual performances from the competition's biggest stars during the 2025-26 campaign, with no fewer than 14 players in contention to land the ultimate individual honor.
They are looking to add their name to the distinguished list of former award winners, with three-time winner Emma Meesseman of Fenerbahce Opet bidding to land an incredible fourth straight MVP title.
2025: Emma Meesseman (Fenerbahce Opet) 2024: Emma Meesseman (Fenerbahce Opet) 2023: Emma Meesseman (Fenerbahce Opet) 2022: Kahleah Copper (Perfumerias Avenida) 2021: Alina Iagupova (Fenerbahce Opet) 2020: Alina Iagupova (Fenerbahce Opet)
Here's everything you need to know about this year's contenders before you cast your vote.
Julie Allemand (Fenerbahce Opet)
Guard
Birth Date: July 7, 1996 (29 years old) Height: 1.74m (5ft 8in)
Stats: 17.2 EFF / 6.1 PPG / 7.7 APG / 6.6 RPG Nobody has dished out more dimes per game in the competition this season, with Allemand once again directing traffic brilliantly from the Fenerbahce backcourt and a major reason for their success. Incredibly, the Belgian guard also leads in rebounds, quite an achievement when taking into account Fenerbahce's superb frontcourt rotation.
Valeriane Ayayi (ZVVZ USK Praha)
Small Forward
Birth Date: April 29, 1994 (31 years old) Height: 1.84m (6ft 0in)
Stats: 16.1 EFF / 15.3 PPG / 5.6 RPG / 3.6 APG In a season of highs and lows for the defending champions, Ayayi was the one consistent factor throughout. Ayayi produced so many headline displays and led by example as captain. Even if her club's title defense ended when just missing out on a Final Six place, her experience and quality was always evident through the entire campaign.
Kaila Charles (Umana Reyer Venezia)
Guard
Birth Date: March 23, 1998 (27 years old) Height: 1.84m (6ft 0in)
Stats: 14.3 EFF / 12.3 PPG / 6.9 RPG / 2.1 APG The memories of this season will last a long time for Reyer fans after their side won a Play-Ins thriller with Schio to advance and take a maiden Final Six ticket. It has been Charles who has been the driving force behind this historic chapter. From scoring and some impressive work on the glass, she's led the team brilliantly throughout.
Maria Conde (Beretta Famila Schio)
Small Forward
Birth Date: January 14, 1997 (29 years old) Height: 1.86m (6ft 1in)
Stats: 13.1 EFF / 11.1 PPG / 5.9 APG / 4.4 RPG Even if Schio just came up short in their quest to make Final Six, that should not detract from the excellent displays of Conde who led her team in assists, steals and was second for efficiency, scoring and rebounding. That is a superb all-around effort from the Spanish winger, in what has been one of her best ever club seasons.
Mariam Coulibaly (Spar Girona)
Center
Birth Date: October 7, 1997 (28 years old) Height: 1.90m (6ft 2in)
Stats: 19.2 EFF / 17.2 PPG / 58.2 FG% / 7.4 RPG It's been a monumental year for the center, underlined by being crowned MVP for December after stellar work that put Spar Girona on course for their historic first trip to Final Six. A tour de force, Coulibaly has terrorized opponents with her power, finishing ability and rebounding prowess. She's also the leading scorer in the competition.
Dorka Juhasz (Galatasaray Cagdas Faktoring)
Center
Birth Date: December 18, 1999 (26 years old) Height: 1.92m (6ft 3in)
Stats: 17.2 EFF / 13.4 PPG / 8.1 RPG Playing some of the best basketball of her career, Juhasz has been outstanding throughout the season. Her size at both ends of the floor has been a real weapon for Galatasaray and she has shown great poise in some big moments. The Hungarian has made plenty of Top Performers line-ups during the year and been a go-to figure.
Awak Kuier (Galatasaray Cagdas Faktoring)
Center
Birth Date: August 19, 2001 (24 years old) Height: 1.94m (6ft 4in)
Stats: 17.8 EFF / 12.8 PPG / 7.8 RPG / 1.6 BPG The center has posted a superb season and been one of the main reasons that Galatasaray have had such an impressive EuroLeague Women return. The leading shot-blocker in the competition, she has used her height and wingspan brilliantly to shut down opponents, while also getting more clinical as a leading offensive contributor.
Leila Lacan (Basket Landes)
Guard
Birth Date: June 2, 2004 (21 years old) Height: 1.81m (5ft 11in)
Stats: 11.8 EFF / 12.6 PPG / 3.0 RPG / 2.9 APG / 2.0 SPG Also nominated for the Young Player of the Year award, Lacan has been on fire and landed the January MVP honor. The impact of the French guard on a historic campaign for Basket Landes has been immeasurable. Her energy, scoring punch, creativity and on-ball defense all combining to thrust them to a maiden spot at Final Six.
Emma Meesseman (Fenerbahce Opet)
Forward
Birth Date: May 13, 1993 (32 years old) Height: 1.93m (6ft 4in)
Stats: 19.8 EFF / 14.5 PPG / 5.8 RPG / 3.7 APG Having won an unprecedented three consecutive MVP awards, the legendary status of Meesseman is already assured, but now she is chasing a fourth straight accolade. After another eye-catching season for Fenerbahce, she is in contention, having again shone brightly with her leadership, scoring, rebounding, court vision and defense.
Murjanatu Musa (Basket Landes)
Center
Birth Date: May 5, 2000 (25 years old) Height: 1.87m (6ft 1in)
Stats: 15.7 EFF / 13.0 PPG / 8.2 RPG It has been a truly sensational debut campaign in the competition for Musa, whose strength and mobility has wreaked havoc on opposing defenses. A centerpiece of a landmark campaign for Basket Landes, the productive displays of the Nigerian in so many key games have been one of the most important elements of their success.
Mariona Ortiz (Casademont Zaragoza)
Guard
Birth Date: February 28, 1992 (34 years old) Height: 1.82m (5ft 11in)
Stats: 12.7 EFF / 6.9 PPG / 5.7 APG / 4.4 RPG / 2.2 SPG A first-class leader on the court, the veteran know-how of Ortiz means she is the player that makes Zaragoza tick and she's provided the foundation for their historic first ever Final Six ticket. Loved by the fans for her hard-nosed and classy game, the playmaker has controlled everything for her team, coming up with so many clutch moments.
Helena Pueyo (Casademont Zaragoza)
Small Forward
Birth Date: February 13, 2001 (25 years old) Height: 1.82m (5ft 11in)
Stats: 13.5 EFF / 9.3 PPG / 4.0 RPG / 2.4 APG / 2.3 SPG It's been a great roller-coaster ride for Zaragoza and the impact of Pueyo has been fundamental. Her ability to contribute in so many facets of the game has underpinned her team's historic campaign. Scoring, creating, crashing the glass, snapping up steals and playing lockdown defense, the winger has done it all this season.
Iliana Rupert (Fenerbahce Opet)
Center
Birth Date: July 12, 2001 (24 years old) Height: 1.94m (6ft 4in)
Stats: 19.4 EFF / 15.9 PPG / 5.9 RPG / 1.9 APG The French center has posted another excellent season and was the leading performer for Fenerbahce in the early part of the season in particular, underlined by taking the competition's MVP award for October. The leading scorer for her team, she has really stepped up in a big way for the tournament favorites at both ends of the floor.
Jessica Shepard (Beretta Famila Schio)
Center
Birth Date: September 11, 1996 (29 years old) Height: 1.95m (6ft 4in)
Stats: 21.5 EFF / 17.0 PPG / 61.2 FG% / 9.5 RPG / 2.5 APG Shepard has had an epic campaign, attaining the highest average performance efficiency valuation in the competition. With a near season double-double, she shot the lights out and has the highest shooting percentage of any player this season - even more impressive considering the defensive attention she received in most games.
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