Bruno Fernandes and Khadija Shaw Win Player Votes as the Best in English Soccer Last Season
Fernandes broke the Premier League assists record with 21, while Shaw scored 21 league goals and won the women’s award for the second time.
- Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City forward Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw were named PFA Players of the Year, recognizing them as the top performers in English football for the 2025/26 season.
- Fernandes secured the award after a record-breaking campaign with 21 assists, helping United return to the Champions League. Shaw claimed her second women's trophy after scoring 21 goals to lead City to their first WSL title since 2016.
- Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly was named men's PFA Young Player of the Year after helping England win World Cup bronze, while Arsenal's Olivia Smith retained the women's title. Merit awards went to Kenny Dalglish and Karen Carney.
- "It is obviously a very proud moment," Fernandes said of the peer-voted recognition. O'Reilly echoed the sentiment, stating, "I had a great season," after winning two trophies with his club.
- Arsenal players dominated the PFA Premier League Team of the Year following their first title win since 2004. Five Gunners represented the club in the squad, reflecting their successful season.
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Bruno Fernandes only 2nd Portuguese after Ronaldo to win PFA Player of the Year
Bruno Fernandes has won the PFA Player of the Year award after a record-breaking creative season for Manchester United. The honour comes as United try to recover from an opening defeat to Hull City and renewed defensive concerns.
The Professional Football Association chose the Portuguese player. This election confirmed the election made by the British press three months ago.
Bruno Fernandes wins it ALL: Man Utd captain crowned PFA Player of the Year to seal stunning awards hat-trick
Bruno Fernandes has completed a clean sweep of major individual awards after being named PFA Players’ Player of the Year for his outstanding 2025-26 season. The Manchester United captain broke the Premier League assist record with 21, scored nine goals and helped United finish third. He is the club’s first PFA Players’ Player winner since Wayne Rooney in 2010.
The captain of Manchester United was the most voted by the players and considered the conquest "a great moment". The Portuguese international added nine goals and 21 assists in the past time.
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolBruno Fernandes was chosen as last season’s male football player of the year at the Professional Football Association (PFA) awards on Tuesday, while Khadija “Bunny” Shaw won the female award.
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