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Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City's Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw have been recognized as the best players in their respective leagues, winning the PFA Player of the Year awards. Fernandes broke the Premier League assists record, while Shaw secured City's first WSL title in a decade.
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes has been named the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year, while Manchester City's Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw took home the women's award for the second time.
Fernandes, a Portuguese international, had a remarkable 2025/26 season, breaking the Premier League assists record with 21, surpassing Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne's previous mark. He also scored nine goals, helping United overcome a poor start to finish third and secure a return to the Champions League under Michael Carrick. Fernandes also won the Football Writers' Association footballer of the year award.
Shaw was recognized for her impressive 21-goal haul, securing City's first Women's Super League title in a decade and a third straight Golden Boot. Nico O'Reilly of City was named the Men's Young Player of the Year, winning two trophies with his club and representing England at the World Cup. The PFA Team of the Year included five Arsenal players, with Fernandes and Brentford's Igor Thiago completing the XI
Bruno Fernandes Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw PFA Player Of The Year Premier League Women's Super League Manchester United Manchester City Nico O'reilly
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