On Friday, June 20, 2025, Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was named among six nominees for the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Men’s Player of the Year award, following a standout 2024/25 Premier League season where he scored 29 goals and provided 18 assists, instrumental in Liverpool’s title triumph. The 33-year-old Egyptian, who secured the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award with nearly 90% of votes—the largest margin this century—is the leading contender for the PFA prize. Salah is joined on the shortlist by Liverpool teammate Alexis Mac Allister, Arsenal’s Declan Rice, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, and Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes. The awards ceremony is scheduled for August 19, 2025, in Manchester.
Other nominees made notable contributions despite varied team performances. Mac Allister was a key figure in Liverpool’s midfield, complementing their attacking prowess. Rice excelled for Arsenal, scoring a career-high nine goals and adding 10 assists in 52 matches across all competitions. Palmer, the 2023/24 PFA Young Player of the Year, earned a surprising nomination despite Chelsea’s inconsistent season, reflecting his individual impact. Isak’s 23 goals helped Newcastle secure Champions League qualification and win the League Cup, ending a 56-year trophy drought. Fernandes, with eight league goals and 10 assists, remained a bright spot in Manchester United’s worst top-flight campaign since 1973/74. Posts on X, such as from @premierleague and @SkySportsPL, highlight Salah’s dominance, with @ESPNFC noting his record-breaking FWA vote margin, while some fans, like @GoonerTalk, argue Rice’s versatility deserved more recognition.
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