July 11, 2025

Salah, Palmer, Rice Headline Nominees for 2024 PFA Player of the Year Award

Salah, Palmer, Rice Headline Nominees for 2024 PFA Player of the Year Award

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah leads a six-man shortlist for the prestigious Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Men’s Player of the Year award, announced on Friday.

 

The 33-year-old Egyptian forward played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s Premier League title-winning season, racking up an impressive 29 goals and 18 assists. His outstanding performance not only fueled the Reds’ successful campaign but also earned him the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year title, where he secured nearly 90 percent of the votes — the largest margin of victory recorded this century. With such dominance, Salah is considered the frontrunner for the PFA accolade.

 

Joining him on the shortlist is Liverpool teammate Alexis Mac Allister, whose creative presence in midfield proved vital throughout the season. Arsenal’s Declan Rice also features among the nominees following a standout year. The England international delivered a career-best nine goals and contributed 10 assists in 52 appearances across all competitions, solidifying his influence in the Gunners’ midfield.

 

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer earned a surprise nomination after a season that had its ups and downs. Despite Chelsea’s inconsistent campaign, the 22-year-old managed to claim the PFA Young Player of the Year award for 2023–24 and showed glimpses of brilliance, which likely earned him a spot on the senior list.

 

Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak is also in contention. The Swedish striker netted 23 goals across all competitions, playing a crucial role in guiding the Magpies back to the UEFA Champions League and ending the club’s 56-year trophy drought with their League Cup triumph.

 

Completing the list is Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, who was a rare bright spark in an otherwise disappointing season for the Red Devils. The Portuguese playmaker contributed eight league goals and 10 assists, consistently driving United’s attack during their worst top-flight campaign since 1973–74.

 

The winners will be unveiled at the PFA Awards ceremony scheduled to take place in Manchester on August 19.

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