Salah and Caldentey Crowned As Stars Of The 2025 PFA Awards

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has etched his name further into football history by being crowned the PFA Men’s Player of the Year for 2024/25. The Egyptian star became the first-ever player to win the award three times after a campaign that saw him score 29 goals and register 18 assists under new manager Arne Slot.

Salah’s performances were pivotal in Liverpool’s title-winning season, and his peers’ recognition adds to a glittering individual resume that already includes three Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year awards.

Caldentey Shines in the Women’s Game

Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey was named PFA Women’s Player of the Year following a remarkable debut season in England. The Spanish international, who joined from Barcelona last summer, netted 19 goals across all competitions and played a decisive role in Arsenal’s Champions League triumph, scoring eight times on the European stage, including key strikes against her former club.

Rising Stars Recognised

The PFA also celebrated emerging talents. Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers was awarded the Men’s Young Player of the Year after a breakthrough season that earned him an England debut. On the women’s side, Olivia Smith collected the Young Player of the Year award. The Canadian international, who recently completed a world-record transfer to Arsenal, impressed during her time at Liverpool to earn the accolade.

Lower League Heroes

Recognition extended across the English football pyramid. Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford made history as the first shot-stopper to win the Championship Player of the Year after leading his side to promotion. In League One, Wycombe Wanderers forward Richard Kone claimed the top honour, while Bromley striker Michael Cheek was named League Two Player of the Year.

Teams of the Year

The Premier League Team of the Year included stars such as Salah, Alexander Isak, and Chris Wood in attack, with Virgil van Dijk and William Saliba anchoring the defence. In the Women’s Super League, Caldentey was joined by Arsenal teammates Alessia Russo and Emily Fox, with Manchester City’s Mary Fowler also included in the forward line.

The Championship’s XI was dominated by players from Leeds United and Burnley, while Birmingham City’s promotion push was reflected in multiple inclusions in the League One team. In League Two, Notts County’s prolific forwards David McGoldrick and Alassana Jatta headlined the selection alongside Bromley’s Cheek.

A Night of Celebration

The 2025 PFA Awards not only highlighted the brilliance of established stars like Salah and Caldentey but also shone a light on the next generation of footballing talent across all tiers of English football. The night reinforced the depth, diversity, and quality within the game, from Premier League champions to lower league heroes.