English Premier League: Candidates for Top Player Award Revealed [Complete Roster]

The Professional Footballers’ Association has unveiled the shortlists for its prestigious Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year awards, highlighting the outstanding contributions of several top Premier League performers.

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Among the six nominees for the Men’s Player of the Year award are Arsenal trio Gabriel Magalhães, David Raya, and Declan Rice, who played pivotal roles in the Gunners’ successful Premier League title campaign.

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They are accompanied on the shortlist by Manchester City duo Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland, as well as Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, all of whom have demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication throughout the season.

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In the women’s category, reigning champion Bunny Shaw is poised to defend her title, joined by fellow Manchester City player Yui Hasegawa, Chelsea forward Lauren James, and Arsenal striker Alessia Russo.

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Additional nominees for the Women’s Player of the Year award include Aston Villa’s Kirsty Hanson and Manchester United midfielder Jess Park, both of whom have showcased impressive talent and perseverance.

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The PFA has also announced the nominees for the Men’s Young Player of the Year award, with Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki earning a second nomination, recognizing his remarkable potential and achievements.

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The shortlist for the Men’s Young Player of the Year award features a talented group of young players, including Arsenal teenager Max Dowman, Bournemouth’s Junior Kroupi, Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha, and Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly.

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The nominees for the Men’s Player of the Year award are Gabriel Magalhães, David Raya, and Declan Rice from Arsenal, Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland from Manchester City, and Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United.

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The Women’s Player of the Year nominees include Bunny Shaw and Yui Hasegawa from Manchester City, Lauren James from Chelsea, Alessia Russo from Arsenal, Kirsty Hanson from Aston Villa, and Jess Park from Manchester United.

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The nominees for the Men’s Young Player of the Year award are Rayan Cherki from Manchester City, Max Dowman from Arsenal, Junior Kroupi from Bournemouth, Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United, Rio Ngumoha from Liverpool, and Nico O’Reilly from Manchester City.