Aaron Wan-Bissaka Wins the 2024/25 Hammer of the Year Award
West Ham United’s 2024/25 season has been filled with ups and downs, but one player has stood out consistently throughout the campaign—Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The 27-year-old right-back has officially been crowned the Hammer of the Year, earning recognition from fans and teammates for his remarkable performances.
Reflecting on His Hammer of the Year Triumph, Wan-Bissaka Shares His Gratitude
Following the announcement of his 2024/25 Hammer of the Year award, Aaron Wan-Bissaka expressed his appreciation and determination to keep progressing in claret and blue.
Speaking to the club’s media team, the right-back said:
“It’s amazing, a good feeling and a great achievement for myself. My aim is just to keep pushing and keep improving.
From the moment I joined the love’s always been there from the fans and that’s also been a help for my performances.
I’m just playing my game, trying to improve where I can and just keep working hard. I think we’ll bounce back from this season and look to improve and hopefully have a better season next season.”
Wan-Bissaka’s humility and work ethic have clearly resonated with the West Ham faithful, and his words highlight a focused mindset as he looks ahead to future challenges with the club.
After joining West Ham from Manchester United last summer, Wan-Bissaka quickly established himself as a defensive pillar in the team. Known for his trademark tackles and unmatched 1v1 defending, the England international brought stability and grit to the Hammers’ backline.
Wan-Bissaka premier legaue stats throughout the 2024/25 season.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s passing contributions in the 2024/25 season have been quietly effective. He registered 4 assists with an expected assist (xA) of 2.74, showing that his output slightly outperformed expectations.
He completed 1,178 successful passes at a pass accuracy of 82.4%, with 30 accurate long balls and 32 chances created from deeper or wide areas. However, his long ball accuracy (37.5%) and cross accuracy (20.5%) leave room for improvement. Despite that, he managed 15 successful crosses, showing his ability to deliver when it mattered.
Defensively, Wan-Bissaka was outstanding. He won 48 tackles at a 70.6% success rate, along with 177 total duels won and 64 interceptions, showcasing his sharp reading of the game.
He also made 167 recoveries, won possession 14 times in the final third, and was only dribbled past 8 times all season—a testament to his one-on-one defensive prowess.
His only notable weaknesses were in the air, winning just 42.6% of aerial duels, and a low blocking rate (3 blocks). Still, his defensive consistency made him a deserving recipient of West Ham’s 2024/25 Hammer of the Year award.
His consistency, discipline, and work rate on the right flank gave West Ham a reliable outlet both defensively and during counter-attacks. While not always flashy going forward, his overlapping runs and smart link-up play also added width to the team’s setup.
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Wan-Bissaka becomes the first full-back to win the award since Aaron Cresswell in 2015, underlining his importance to the squad. The Hammer of the Year award, voted on by supporters, is one of the club’s most prestigious honors and a testament to a player’s influence across the entire campaign.
As West Ham look ahead to the future, having a player of Wan-Bissaka’s caliber in the squad is a major asset—both for defensive solidity and dressing room leadership.
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Congratulations to Aaron Wan-Bissaka – the 2024/25 Hammer of the Year
