🚨BREAKING: 2024/25 PFA Young Player of the Year Nominees Revealed
The Professional Footballers’ Association has just unveiled the electrifying six-man shortlist for the 2024/25 Men's PFA Young Player of the Year award – a dazzling showcase of youthful exuberance, raw talent, and Premier League brilliance.
1. Myles Lewis‑Skelly (Arsenal)
The 18‑year‑old dynamic defender-midfielder has taken the league by storm. After stepping up from Arsenal’s famed Hale End academy, he made an explosive impact in his breakthrough season—39 first-team appearances, a debut England goal, and a historic call-up. His adaptability from midfield to left-back has been critical for the Gunners. Both his peers and pundits have marveled at his football intelligence and flair .
2. Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)
Another brilliance from Hale End, Nwaneri, 17, has also earned his place in the shortlist. Known for his creativity and composure, he notched nine goals across competitions and showcased a maturity well beyond his years .
3. Liam Delap (Ipswich Town → Chelsea)
Although Ipswich faced relegation, Delap’s season was anything but save-worthy. The forward scored 12 Premier League goals, accounting for over a third of his side’s strikes. His powerful ball carries and relentless pace saw him secured by Chelsea for a staggering £30 million this summer – a testament to his star-making season .
4. Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth → Real Madrid)
At 20, the towering Spaniard anchored Bournemouth’s defence before earning a summer move to Real Madrid for around £50 million. Commanding in the air and possessing a keen ability to play out from the back, Huijsen made his mark at the Club World Cup .
5. Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth)
Also pivotal for Bournemouth, the Hungarian full-back combined defensive steel with incisive attacking runs. His consistent performances have piqued interest from top clubs, including Liverpool .
6. Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
Villa’s £8 million mid-season signing, Rogers, has turned heads with eight goals and nine assists. Operating mainly as a number 10, he’s showcased jaw-dropping dribbling, tactical intelligence, and versatility – drawing comparisons to the likes of Musiala and Rooney .
🔥 Why This Year’s Race Sparks Interest
This year’s shortlist is a vibrant tapestry of diverse positions and backgrounds—from Arsenal's academy gems to promoted stars at relegated clubs, and continental exports going global. The nominees bring a perfect blend of defensive grit, creative spark, goal-scoring prowess, and intelligent transitions across midfield, defence, and attack—a celebration of modern football’s multifaed evolution.
What’s Next?
The winner will be decided by players’ votes and revealed at the PFA Awards ceremony on August 19 at Manchester’s Opera House . Expect fireworks—this feels like the most competitive and captivating Young Player race in recent memory.
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