The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Players' Player of the Year award is one of the most respected individual honours in English football, voted for by the players themselves. It recognizes the standout performer of the season, as judged by their peers, making it a unique and highly regarded accolade. For the 2024/25 season, which concluded recently, the nominees for this award reflect the exceptional talent and performances that have defined the Premier League.
The official announcement was made via an X post on June 20, 2025, at 08:00 UTC, providing the list of nominees and sparking immediate discussion among fans and analysts.
PFA Players’ Player of the Year. 🏆
— PFA (@PFA) June 20, 2025
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Player | Club | Key Highlights (General) |
|---|---|---|
Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | Creative midfielder, leading with goals and assists, pivotal in team leadership. |
Alexander Isak | Newcastle United | Key attacker, scoring crucial goals, helping secure a strong league position. |
Alexis Mac Allister | Liverpool | Midfield dynamo, providing goals and assists, vital to Liverpool’s success. |
Cole Palmer | Chelsea | Breakout season, creative force and goal-scorer, significant in domestic and European play. |
Declan Rice | Arsenal | Midfield anchor, defensive solidity, and precise passing, crucial for Arsenal’s campaign. |
Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | Prolific forward, leading attack with goals and creativity, a perennial contender. |
- Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United): Fernandes has been a creative hub for Manchester United, consistently delivering goals and assists while leading the team through a challenging season. His vision, work ethic, and ability to influence games have earned him recognition from his peers, despite Manchester United's inconsistent league performance.
- Alexander Isak (Newcastle United): Isak has been a key figure in Newcastle’s attack, scoring crucial goals and helping the team secure a strong position in the league. His clinical finishing and ability to perform under pressure have made him a standout player, contributing significantly to Newcastle’s ambitions.
- Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool): The World Cup winner has seamlessly integrated into Liverpool’s midfield, providing both goals and assists while showcasing his technical ability and tactical awareness. His contributions have been vital to Liverpool’s success, making him a strong candidate for peer recognition.
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea): Palmer has enjoyed a breakout season at Chelsea, stepping up as a key creative force and goal-scorer. His performances have been instrumental in Chelsea’s campaigns across domestic and European competitions, marking him as one of the league’s rising stars. His inclusion has sparked some debate, as seen in X post replies questioning his nomination over others.
- Declan Rice (Arsenal): Rice has been the linchpin of Arsenal’s midfield, offering defensive solidity and initiating attacks with his precise passing and vision. His leadership and consistency have been crucial to Arsenal’s strong season, earning him respect from fellow players.
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): Salah continues to be one of the Premier League’s most prolific forwards, leading Liverpool’s attack with his goal-scoring prowess and creativity. His consistent excellence makes him a perennial contender for top individual honors, and his nomination aligns with his standout season.
