PFA Awards 2024–25: Mohamed Salah and Mariona Caldentey Named Players of the Year
The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA), which represents current and former footballers across the Premier League, FA Women's Super League, and English Football Leagues, has officially announced the winners of the prestigious PFA Awards for the 2024–25 season. Hosted at the Manchester Opera House in the United Kingdom, the ceremony celebrated outstanding performances in men's and women's football for the season.
Liverpool's star forward Mohamed Salah and Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey were crowned as the PFA Men's and Women's Players of the Year, respectively. With this latest recognition, Salah made history by claiming the award for the third time, becoming the first African and Egyptian footballer to achieve this feat after previous wins in 2018 and 2022.
These annual awards, determined by votes from fellow professional players, are among the most respected individual accolades in English football, recognizing not only talent but also consistency and sportsmanship across domestic competitions.
🏆 PFA Awards 2024–25: Complete Winners List
| Award Category | Winner | Football Club | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFA Men's Player of the Year | Mohamed Salah | Liverpool FC | Egypt |
| PFA Women's Player of the Year | Mariona Caldentey | Arsenal WFC | Spain |
| PFA Men's Young Player of the Year | Morgan Rogers | Aston Villa | England |
| PFA Women's Young Player of the Year | Olivia Smith | Arsenal WFC | Canada |
| PFA Championship Player of the Year | James Trafford | Manchester City | England |
| PFA League One Player of the Year | Richard Kone | Wycombe Wanderers | Ivory Coast |
| PFA League Two Player of the Year | Michael Cheek | Bromley FC | England |
| PFA Merit Award – Special Recognition | Sir Gareth Southgate & Emma Hayes OBE | — | England |
🌟 Historic Moments
- Mohamed Salah's third win – 2018, 2022, 2025 – a record-setting achievement for an African footballer.
- James Trafford, Manchester City goalkeeper, becomes the first goalkeeper in history to win the Championship Player of the Year award.
- Olivia Smith, Canada's rising star, becomes the first female footballer to break the £1 million barrier in transfer value, setting another milestone in women's football.
- Morgan Rogers ends Aston Villa's long gap since 2010 (James Milner) in winning the Young Player award.
⚽ PFA Premier League Team of the Year 2024–25
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Matz Sels | Nottingham Forest |
| Defender | Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool |
| Defender | Milos Kerkez | Bournemouth |
| Defender | William Saliba | Arsenal |
| Defender | Gabriel Magalhães | Arsenal |
| Midfielder | Declan Rice | Arsenal |
| Midfielder | Ryan Gravenberch | Liverpool |
| Midfielder | Alexis Mac Allister | Liverpool |
| Forward | Mohamed Salah | Liverpool |
| Forward | Alexander Isak | Newcastle United |
| Forward | Chris Wood | Nottingham Forest |
About the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA)
- Established: 1907
- Headquarters: Manchester, United Kingdom
- CEO: Maheta Molango
- Purpose: Serves as the union for all current and former professional footballers in England – from the Premier League to lower divisions and women's leagues.
🔍 Quick Summary of Key Insights
- Salah's excellence across seasons continues to redefine standard-setting forward play in global football.
- Women's football sees increased investment and recognition, with Olivia Smith's record-breaking transfer evaluating its current trajectory.
- Gareth Southgate and Emma Hayes honored for outstanding contributions to English football.
The PFA Awards not only highlight individual brilliance but also reflect emerging talents and shape-shifting dynamics in both men's and women's football. Each award signifies the ever-evolving legacy of players and clubs in English football's storied landscape.
Reported by: sarkarynaukary © 2025
