Bruno Fernandes and Khadija Shaw win PFA Player of the Year awards
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw have been crowned the PFA Players' Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season. The awards, voted on by fellow professionals, recognize the standout performers across English football. Fernandes adds another individual accolade to his resume after a strong campaign for United, while Shaw continues to be recognized as one of the leading strikers in the Women's Super League. The announcements cap a competitive season in both divisions.
Read the full story at theguardian.comThe PFA Players' Player of the Year is one of the most respected individual awards in English football, as it is decided by the votes of fellow professionals rather than journalists or officials. Fernandes' recognition reinforces his status as United's central creative hub, while Shaw's award underlines the sustained quality of Manchester City's WSL project. Beyond personal prestige, the awards offer a useful snapshot of how the league's own players view the season's most influential performers.
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