The nominees for the January Shark Player of the Month award in the Ninja A-League have been announced!
As we progress through the 2024-25 Ninja A-League season, a monthly shortlist featuring 10 standout players will be compiled for you, the fans, to cast your votes for the Shark Player of the Month award.
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Each month, nominees are determined based on FotMob’s rating system. The 10 players who achieve the highest FotMob ratings—ranging from 0.0 to 10.0—during each voting period will be recognised as nominees for the Shark Player of the Month award.
For January, the eligibility period spans Rounds 9-12 of the Ninja A-League, involving matches played between December 31 and January 21, which are factored into the FotMob ratings.
To qualify for the top 10 nominations, players must have participated in a minimum of two matches during the eligibility period to generate an average FotMob rating.
The nominees for the Ninja A-League January Shark Player of the Month are as follows:
- Grace Jale, Wellington Phoenix (FotMob rating: 8.31)
- Emma Robers, Canberra United (FotMob rating: 8.14)
- Chelsie Dawber, Adelaide United (FotMob rating: 8.01)
- Annalie Longo, Wellington Phoenix (FotMob rating: 7.92)
- Leticia McKenna, Melbourne City (FotMob rating: 7.69)
- Maya McCutcheon, Wellington Phoenix (FotMob rating: 7.67)
- Indiana Dos Santos, Sydney FC (FotMob rating: 7.66)
- Natalie Tobin, Sydney FC (FotMob rating: 7.65)
- Mackenzie Barry, Wellington Phoenix (FotMob rating: 7.65)
- Bianca Galic, Central Coast Mariners (FotMob rating: 7.63)

Understanding the FotMob Rating System
The FotMob Ratings are derived from advanced data processed by Opta/Stats Perform.
FotMob incorporates a diverse array of statistics and metrics into its algorithm, which calculates player ratings. The system modifies and prioritises these statistics based on a player’s role, ensuring that each performance assessment is directly relevant to their on-field contributions.
This method guarantees that FotMob offers an equitable and precise portrayal of a player’s impact during matches. FotMob Ratings are widely trusted by media, clubs, and recruitment professionals worldwide for evaluating and reporting on player performances.
Cast Your Vote for the Shark Player of the Month!
Voting closes on Thursday, February 6 at 9am AEDT
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