Hey there, football fans! If you’ve been following the Premier League, you probably won’t be surprised to hear that Manchester City’s Phil Foden has just bagged the PFA Player of the Year award. Honestly, it’s hard not to be thrilled for the guy. Foden’s been a driving force behind City’s incredible run, helping them clinch their fourth straight Premier League title last season—a feat that still blows my mind.
Foden, at just 24, was on fire last season. He netted 19 goals and set up another eight, making him an indispensable part of Pep Guardiola’s squad. It’s easy to see why he’s been recognized with this award. His performances were a big reason why City edged out Arsenal for the title, right down to the wire on the last day of the season.
But Foden wasn’t the only one making waves. Over at Chelsea, young forward Cole Palmer picked up the PFA Young Player of the Year award. It’s worth noting that this is the first time since the 2009-10 season that both these prestigious awards have gone to English players. I think that’s very special.
Palmer had a stellar season himself, finding the net 22 times and finishing just behind Haaland in the Premier League’s top scorers. His move from Guardiola’s City to Chelsea seems to have paid off big time.
And let’s not forget the women’s game! Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw was voted the Women’s Player of the Year. Shaw was unstoppable, scoring 21 goals in the Women’s Super League. Although City just missed out on the title to Chelsea, Shaw’s contributions didn’t go unnoticed. She said it best herself—being recognized by your peers is a huge honor, and she’s absolutely right.
All in all, it’s been a fantastic year for City, with their players sweeping the major awards. If you’re a fan like me, it’s moments like these that remind you why you love the game.
