PFA Awards 2025: Complete Breakdown of Every Nominee Across All Categories
The PFA Awards ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, honoring the finest male and female footballers from English football during the previous season. Recognition will be given across multiple divisions including Player of the Year awards for the Premier League, EFL Championship, League One and Two, as well as the Women's Super League.
In the previous year's ceremony, Manchester City's Phil Foden and Khadija Shaw claimed the prestigious honors in the men's and women's divisions respectively. Additionally, Cole Palmer and Grace Clinton secured their respective Young Player of the Year accolades.
Before the main event, Sir Gareth Southgate and Emma Hayes OBE were both recipients of the PFA Merit award, acknowledging their significant contributions to football.
Below is the complete roster of nominees for each category being recognized this evening at the PFA Awards ceremony.
(Note: Players are listed alongside the clubs they represented during their nomination period)
Men's PFA Player of the Year Contenders
Salah appears to be the frontrunner for the accolade following his outstanding campaign with Liverpool. The Egyptian star played a crucial role in the Reds' Premier League triumph while topping the charts with 29 goals and 18 assists throughout the season.
Women's PFA Player of the Year Contenders
Arsenal's Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey stand among the leading candidates for Women's PFA Player of the Year following the Gunners' achievement as back-to-back Women's Champions League champions.