The Football Awards season is in full swing, and the attention is now shifted to the PFA player of the year award, with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Chelsea’s Lauren James being the top contenders for the prestigious honor. The shortlists for the men’s and women’s categories have been announced, featuring some of the most talented players in the Premier League. Haaland, who scored 27 goals last season to finish as the Premier League’s top scorer, is joined by his teammates Phil Foden and Rodri, as well as Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard, and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins on the men’s shortlist.
The Contenders for the Men’s PFA Player of the Year Award
The men’s shortlist is dominated by Manchester City players, with Haaland, Foden, and Rodri all being recognized for their outstanding performances last season. Foden, a two-time PFA young player of the year, enjoyed a superb season under Pep Guardiola, scoring 27 goals and becoming the youngest player to win six Premier League titles. Rodri, a European Championship winner with his country this summer, is included after consistently impressive displays in the heart of Manchester City’s midfield.
Cole Palmer, who was also shortlisted for the young player of the year award, had a remarkable debut season at Chelsea, with 22 goals and 11 assists to his name. Odegaard, who was also on last year’s player of the year shortlist, is recognized after providing eight assists from midfield last season, as well as scoring eight goals. Watkins’ excellent performances last season were recognized by his fellow players after he helped Aston Villa finish fourth in the Premier League, scoring 19 goals and providing 13 assists.
The Rise of Erling Haaland
Haaland’s nomination comes as no surprise, given his impressive goal-scoring record last season. The Norwegian striker has been in top form since joining Manchester City, and his 27 goals in the Premier League have made him a fan favorite. Haaland’s ability to score goals from anywhere on the pitch has been a key factor in Manchester City’s success, and he will be hoping to continue his form in the upcoming season.
Haaland’s Statistics
| Season | Goals | Assists | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 27 | 5 | 35 |
The Contenders for the Women’s PFA Player of the Year Award
The women’s shortlist is made up exclusively of players from Chelsea and Manchester City, with Lauren James being the top contender for the award. James’ selection in the women’s category means she could become the first woman to win both the PFA young player of the year and PFA player of the year awards in the same year. The 22-year-old was on Monday named on the young player of the year shortlist.
James’ Chelsea teammates Niamh Charles and Erin Cuthbert feature on the shortlist, along with Manchester City trio Yui Hasegawa, Lauren Hemp, and Khadija Shaw. Cuthbert’s consistent performances in the Chelsea midfield as they won the title have been recognized by her fellow players, while Charles is included after playing every league game last season to lead the Blues to the title.
The Rise of Lauren James
James’ nomination comes as no surprise, given her impressive performances last season. The 22-year-old has been in top form since joining Chelsea, and her 13 goals in 16 games have made her a fan favorite. James’ ability to score goals from anywhere on the pitch has been a key factor in Chelsea’s success, and she will be hoping to continue her form in the upcoming season.
James’ Statistics
| Season | Goals | Assists | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 13 | 5 | 16 |
The award winners will be announced on Tuesday, 20 August, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see who will be crowned the best player in the men’s and women’s categories. With such a talented pool of players, it’s going to be a tough decision, but one thing is for sure – the winners will be well-deserved of the prestigious honor.
The Football Awards season is in full swing, and the attention is now shifted to the PFA player of the year award, with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Chelsea’s Lauren James being the top contenders for the prestigious honor. The shortlists for the men’s and women’s categories have been announced, featuring some of the most talented players in the Premier League. Haaland, who scored 27 goals last season to finish as the Premier League’s top scorer, is joined by his teammates Phil Foden and Rodri, as well as Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard, and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins on the men’s shortlist.
The Contenders for the Men’s PFA Player of the Year Award
The men’s shortlist is dominated by Manchester City players, with Haaland, Foden, and Rodri all being recognized for their outstanding performances last season. Foden, a two-time PFA young player of the year, enjoyed a superb season under Pep Guardiola, scoring 27 goals and becoming the youngest player to win six Premier League titles. Rodri, a European Championship winner with his country this summer, is included after consistently impressive displays in the heart of Manchester City’s midfield.
Cole Palmer, who was also shortlisted for the young player of the year award, had a remarkable debut season at Chelsea, with 22 goals and 11 assists to his name. Odegaard, who was also on last year’s player of the year shortlist, is recognized after providing eight assists from midfield last season, as well as scoring eight goals. Watkins’ excellent performances last season were recognized by his fellow players after he helped Aston Villa finish fourth in the Premier League, scoring 19 goals and providing 13 assists.
The Rise of Erling Haaland
Haaland’s nomination comes as no surprise, given his impressive goal-scoring record last season. The Norwegian striker has been in top form since joining Manchester City, and his 27 goals in the Premier League have made him a fan favorite. Haaland’s ability to score goals from anywhere on the pitch has been a key factor in Manchester City’s success, and he will be hoping to continue his form in the upcoming season.
Haaland’s Statistics
| Season | Goals | Assists | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 27 | 5 | 35 |
The Contenders for the Women’s PFA Player of the Year Award
The women’s shortlist is made up exclusively of players from Chelsea and Manchester City, with Lauren James being the top contender for the award. James’ selection in the women’s category means she could become the first woman to win both the PFA young player of the year and PFA player of the year awards in the same year. The 22-year-old was on Monday named on the young player of the year shortlist.
James’ Chelsea teammates Niamh Charles and Erin Cuthbert feature on the shortlist, along with Manchester City trio Yui Hasegawa, Lauren Hemp, and Khadija Shaw. Cuthbert’s consistent performances in the Chelsea midfield as they won the title have been recognized by her fellow players, while Charles is included after playing every league game last season to lead the Blues to the title.
The Rise of Lauren James
James’ nomination comes as no surprise, given her impressive performances last season. The 22-year-old has been in top form since joining Chelsea, and her 13 goals in 16 games have made her a fan favorite. James’ ability to score goals from anywhere on the pitch has been a key factor in Chelsea’s success, and she will be hoping to continue her form in the upcoming season.
James’ Statistics
| Season | Goals | Assists | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 13 | 5 | 16 |
The award winners will be announced on Tuesday, 20 August, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see who will be crowned the best player in the men’s and women’s categories. With such a talented pool of players, it’s going to be a tough decision, but one thing is for sure – the winners will be well-deserved of the prestigious honor.