[2] Australian striker Sam Kerr and French defender Wendie Renard were the only players to have been nominated for the award every year since its inception until 2023.

[10] 2023 nominee Georgia Stanway expressed frustration she could not be present at this "potentially once-in-a-lifetime opportunity",[11] having an Olympic qualifier match in another country less than 24 hours from the ceremony.

England manager Sarina Wiegman expressed disappointment that the players' hard work would not be properly rewarded due to this scheduling conflict with international duty.

"[16] Coach of the Year winner Emma Hayes missed receiving her award while preparing the United States for a match.

The Guardian writer Tom Garry named Salma Paralluelo, Linda Caicedo, Alyssa Thompson, and Mary Earps as players deserving of these trophies.