HAMMER OF THE YEAR WINNERS
First introduced in 1958 by the West Ham United Supporters' Club, the Hammer of the Year award has been presented to West Ham United's finest players in recognition of their individual efforts in a particular season. The inaugural winner was Andy Malcolm and since its introduction famous names such as Bobby Moore, Sir Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters, Sir Trevor Brooking, Paolo Di Canio, Julian Dicks and Mark Noble have had their achievements recognised by the Hammers' faithful.
Voted for by the fans themselves, any winner of this award knows that they have truly written their name into Hammers folklore.
2024/25 hammer of the year - Aaron wan-bissAka
Congratulations to Aaron Wan-Bissaka on winning his first Hammer Of The Year award!
Aaron wins the award after a fantastic first season in the claret and blue! His tremendous pace and work rate on the righthand side together with the ability to switch to the left side of defence when needed was really appreciated by the fans. He also weighed in with a couple of goals!
Aaron joins some of the West Ham greats in winning the prestigious award that was first presented by the West Ham United Supporters' Club after the successful 1957/58 season. He joins club legends such as Bobby Moore, Sir Trevor Brooking and Sir Geoff Hurst in winning the famous old trophy!
Official Supporters' Club Secretary Marion Boswell was on the pitch after our final home game with Supporters' Club member Tina Nye who won a ballot to present the deserved award to Aaron.
Runner Up: Jarrod Bowen
Third: Tomas Soucek
2023/24 hammer of the year - JARROD BOWEN
Congratulations to Jarrod Bowen on winning his first Hammer Of The Year award!
Jarrod has already written his name into Hammers' history for scoring the winning goal on that amazing night in Prague in June 2023 and now he joins the list of Club legends who have won the coveted Hammer of the Year award!
Jarrod become the first Irons player to break the 20-goal barrier since Marlon Harewood 19 years ago, and he has equalled Paolo Di Canio’s tally of 16 in a single Premier League season with still one match remaining.
Supporters' Club member Jim Cullen presented the trophy to Jarrod along with his wife Lorraine, Chairman Andy Read and Treasurer Colin James after the final home league game of the season.
Runner Up: Mohammed Kudus
Third: Edson Alvarez
previous winners
2022/23 - DECLAN RICE
Congratulations to Declan Rice on winning his third Hammer Of The Year award!
Once again Declan was the engine room of our team both domestically and in our fantastic European campaign which ended up with him lifting the UEFA Conference League trophy on that memorable night in June. Declan made 48 appearances scoring 4 goals and 4 assisting 4 more across all competitions.
Our Chairman Andy Read, had the pleasure of presenting the HOTY trophy to Declan after the final home league game of the season.
Runner Up: Saïd Benrahma
Third: Nayef Aguerd
2021/22 - DECLAN RICE
Congratulations to Declan Rice on winning his second Hammer Of The Year award!
Once again Declan was the engine room of our team both domestically and in our fantastic European campaign. Declan made 48 appearances scoring 5 goals including 3 in the Europa League.
Due to the presentations to Mark Noble it was not possible to present Declan in person with the original HOTY trophy but we hope to do this at a match at the beginning of next season.
Runner Up: Jarrod Bowen
Third: Craig Dawson
2020/21 - TOMÁŠ SOUČEK
2020/21 - TOMÁŠ SOUČEK
Congratulations to our outstanding Czech Republic midfielder Tomáš Souček who has been crowned 2020/21 Betway Hammer of the Year!
Tomáš was presented with the Betway trophy on a special awards programme on West Ham TV but will hopefully be receiving the original Supporters' Club trophy in front of the fans shortly.
Tomáš was an ever-present in the top-flight, starting and finishing all 38 matches, ending the campaign as the Club’s joint-leading scorer with ten goals, alongside Michail Antonio.
Runner Up: Vladimír Coufal
2019/20 - DECLAN RICE
2020/21 - TOMÁŠ SOUČEK
Following an outstanding season for both Club and Country, Declan Rice was the stand out candidate for Hammer Of The Year for the 2019/20 season so it was no surprise when he deservedly won the famous old trophy!
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was not possible to present the trophy in person so official Supporters' Club Chairman Andy Read and the lucky winner of a draw amongst the members, Matt Hammar from Pittsburgh, USA joined Declan to present him with the trophy virtually!
A recording of the presentation can be found here!
Runner Up: Angelo Ogbonna
2018/19 - LUKASZ FABIANSKI
After a number of years of not being presented to the Hammer of the Year, the new Committee worked with West Ham United to reinstate the presentation of the historic trophy.
A video of the presentation can be found here
Supporters' Club member Michael Searle visited Rush Green training ground to present it to Lukasz Fabianski who became the 6th goalkeeper to win the award. Also in attendance was Committee member Paul Christmas.
Runner-up: Declan Rice
2017/18 - MARKO ARNAUTOVIC
The Austrian forward produced an outstanding run of form from December until the end of the season, scoring 11 premier League goals.
Runner-up: Declan Rice
2017 - MICHAIL ANTONIO
2017 - MICHAIL ANTONIO
The powerful winger scored nine goals and added five assists in 37 appearances to help the Hammers to an eleventh place finish in the Premier League.
Runner-up - Manuel Lanzini
2016 - DIMITRI PAYET
2017 - MICHAIL ANTONIO
The French attacking midfielder produced one of the finest debut seasons in Hammers' history, scoring 12 goals and adding 17 assists.
Runner-up - Michail Antonio
2015 - AARON CRESSWELL
The left back was an ever present in his first season in Claret and Blue, scoring 2 goals and adding 4 assists in his 38 Premier League appearances.
Runner-up - Adrian San Miguel
2014 - Mark Noble
The long serving Club Captain "Mr West Ham" picked up his second HOTY trophy after another impressive season for his boyhood club.
Runner-up - Adrian San Miguel
2013 - Winston Reid
Signed following the 2010 World Cup finals, the Kiwi defender will always be remembered for his rocket of a goal that helped beat local rivals Millwall.
Runner-up - Jussi Jaaskelainen
2012 - Mark Noble
Life long Hammer and a graduate from the famous West Ham Youth Academy, Mark Noble picked up his first HOTY trophy following a string of powerful midfield displays.
Runner-up - James Tomkins
2005 - Teddy Sheringham
2004 - Matthew Etherington
2004 - Matthew Etherington
Boyhood West Ham fan and former England international proved age is no barrier to success by scoring 21 goals in 36 appearances in a season that saw him celebrate his 39th birthday.
Runner-up - Mark Noble
2004 - Matthew Etherington
2004 - Matthew Etherington
2004 - Matthew Etherington
The Cornish left-winger's electric performances helped the Hammers reach the Division One Play-Off final in his first season in Claret and Blue.
Runner-up - Michael Carrick
2003 - Joe Cole
2004 - Matthew Etherington
The supremely talented Academy graduate enjoyed four fine seasons in the West Ham first team having inspired the Irons to FA Youth Cup glory in 1999.
Runner-up - Jermain Defoe
2002 - Sebastien Schemmel
The previously unheralded French full-back won the HOTY award in his first season at the Club with a string of high energy performances up and down the wing following his move from Metz.
Runner-up - Joe Cole
2001 - Stuart Pearce
2000 - Paolo Di Canio
The former England left-back was 37 when he arrived at Upton Park but showed no signs of age as he secured the HOTY award at the age of 39.
Runner-up - Paolo Di Canio
2000 - Paolo Di Canio
2000 - Paolo Di Canio
The passionate Italian maestro scored 51 goals in 141 matches for the Hammers, the highlight of which was his volley against Wimbledon that was one of the greatest goals in Premier League history
Runner-up - Trevor Sinclair