Rice and James Nominated for PFA Player of the Year Awards

PFA Player of the Year Awards Shortlist Announced

The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has officially announced the nominees for its Men's and Women's Player of the Year awards. Among the standout names on the list are Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice and Chelsea forward Lauren James, both of whom have had remarkable seasons.

Men's Player of the Year Nominees

Declan Rice is part of a strong contingent from Arsenal that includes Gabriel Magalhaes and David Raya. These three have been instrumental in Arsenal securing the Premier League title this season. They are joined in the shortlist by other top talents:

• Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
• Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
• Rayan Cherki (Manchester City)

Erling Haaland notably achieved his third Premier League Golden Boot award for the 2025/26 season, scoring 27 league goals, making him a formidable competitor for the award.

Women's Player of the Year Nominees

In the women's category, Lauren James stands out alongside fellow nominees Alessia Russo (Arsenal) and Bunny Shaw (Manchester City), who was celebrated as the 2023/24 winner. Other noteworthy nominees include:

• Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa)
• Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City)
• Jess Park (Manchester United)

Awards Ceremony Details

The prestigious PFA Player of the Year awards ceremony is set to take place on August 25 at The Opera House in Manchester. Fans and players alike look forward to celebrating the standout performances of this season.

As the excitement builds for the awards, both Declan Rice and Lauren James have shown exceptional talent and dedication this season, making them deserving nominees for these esteemed accolades.