Who deserves to win 2025-26 Premier League Young Player of the Season award?

By Dilpreet

Dilpreet has been covering football since 2020 and writing for Khel Now since 2025, covering World Football with a sharp perspective and a genuine passion for the game.

Published at :May 14, 2026 at 7:07 PM

Modified at :May 14, 2026 at 7:50 PM

Who deserves to win 2025-26 Premier League Young Player of the Season award?

Zero players from Arsenal have made it to the list.

The 2025-26 campaign of the English Premier League is coming to a close. The title race is still alive. Manchester City and Arsenal are going hard in the final matchdays.

Neither of these clubs will be looking to make any mistakes. We have seen numerous developments in the English top division over the last year. Defending champions Liverpool are struggling to secure a UCL spot this season.

Manchester United, who finished 15th last season, are most likely to finish third in the 2025-26 season. The Premier League Young Player of the Season honour was first awarded in the 2019-20 season. Trent Alexander-Arnold became the first-ever to clinch this award.

Phil Foden (2020-21 and 2021-22), Erling Haaland (2022-23), Cole Palmer (2023-24) and Ryan Gravenberch (2024-25) are some other previous winners.

Premier League Young Player of the Season 2025-26 award nominees

Rayan Cherki (Manchester City)

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 19: Rayan Cherki of Manchester City celebrates scoring their 1st goal in front of the Arsenal fans during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

Games: 31
Goals: 4
Assists: 12

Mateus Fernandes (West Ham United)

Games: 34
Goals: 3
Assists: 3

Lewis Hall (Newcastle United)

Games: 28
Goals: 1
Assists: 1
Clean Sheets: 3

Michael Kayode (Brentford)

Games: 35
Goals: 1
Assists: 1
Clean Sheets: 8

Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth)

Games: 31
Goals: 12
Assists: 0

Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)

All clubs qualified for Champions League 2026-27 season ft. Manchester United & Barcelona — MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 3: Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United celebrates scoring a goal to make the score 3-2 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on May 3, 2026 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Games: 26
Goals: 1
Assists: 2

Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City)

Games: 33
Goals: 5
Assists: 3
Clean Sheets: 9

Alex Scott (Bournemouth)

Games: 36
Goals: 3
Assists: 1

Conclusion

The 22-year-old Rayan Cherki of Manchester City should clinch the Premier League Young Player of the Season award. His performances in the final third for his club have been exceptional. After the departure of Kevin De Bruyne, City needed a player who could control the midfield well and score goals.

Cherki has scored four goals and has 12 crucial assists. It goes to show that his presence in the attacking front has been crucial for the Cityzens.

When was the Premier League Young Player of the Season award established?

This honour was first awarded in the 2019-20 season.

Who was the first-ever Premier League Young Player of the Season award winner?

Right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold clinched the award while playing for Liverpool.

Who won the Premier League Young Player of the Season award in 2024-25?

Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch after his clinical performances.

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Dilpreet

Dilpreet is a dedicated football writer with a keen eye for World Football. As a proud Real Madrid fan, we believe his work reflects the same ambition and precision. Since joining Khel Now in 2025, he has crafted stories beyond scores, diving into tactics, culture, and emotion. With a strong background in content writing, he blends clarity with creativity, always aiming to bring the beautiful game closer to readers.