21 Aug 2025 : At the prestigious Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Awards ceremony in Manchester, Mohamed Salah and Mariona Caldentey were named Men’s and Women’s Players of the Year, respectively, for the 2024–25 season.
Mohamed Salah’s Historic Achievement
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah made history by becoming the first ever player to win the PFA Men’s Player of the Year award three times, having previously clinched it in 2018 and 2022 . He capped off a remarkable campaign with 29 goals and 18 assists in the Premier League—setting high standards in both scoring and playmaking, and helping Liverpool secure the league title by finishing 10 points clear of Arsenal . Salah also added to his haul with the Golden Boot, the Playmaker award, and the Premier League Player of the Season—all in the same season .
Mariona Caldentey Shines in Her Debut
In the Women’s category, Mariona Caldentey of Arsenal was voted the Women’s Player of the Year. In her debut season with the club, the Spanish forward scored 19 goals across competitions and was instrumental in ending Arsenal’s 18-year wait for European glory by helping them win the Champions League—defeating her former club Barcelona in the final . She also starred for Spain, finding the net in the final of Euro 2025, adding an international flourish to her stellar season .
Other Accolades
- Men’s Young Player of the Year: Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) .
- Women’s Young Player of the Year: Olivia Smith (recently transferred from Liverpool to Arsenal in a record-breaking deal) .
- Lower-tier awards:
- Championship – James Trafford (Burnley)
- League One – Richard Kone (Wycombe)
- League Two – Michael Cheek (Bromley) .
- Special merit awards honored former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate and USA coach Emma Hayes .
Team of the Year
Liverpool’s prominence was further underscored by multiple inclusions in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year—Salah was joined by teammates Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and new signing Milos Kerkez . Arsenal too had strong representation with William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Declan Rice honored .
Summary
At the 2025 PFA Awards in Manchester, Mohamed Salah made history as the first player to win the Men’s Player of the Year award three times—anchored by his dazzling 29 goals and 18 assists that led Liverpool to the Premier League title. Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey claimed the Women’s Player of the Year in her first season with the club, delivering 19 goals and pivotal contributions to their Champions League success. Young talent was also celebrated: Morgan Rogers (Villa) and Olivia Smith (Arsenal) secured the Young Player of the Year awards in their respective categories. The evening also saw multiple special recognitions, tributes, and members included in the Team o