The Premier League has officially unveiled the eight nominees shortlisted for the 2025/26 EA SPORTS Player of the Season award, with Arsenal F.C. leading the way with three players included after their impressive title challenge.Arsenal dream XI next season as Gyokeres decision made, new captain named and £60m star signs | Football London
Defender Gabriel Magalhães, goalkeeper David Raya, and midfielder Declan Rice have all earned nominations following Arsenal’s outstanding campaign at the top end of the table.
Raya has enjoyed another remarkable season between the posts with 18 clean sheets, while Gabriel has been central to the league’s strongest defence.Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes responds to Brighton coach’s criticism after scrappy Premier League win | Goal.com Kenya
Rice, meanwhile, has continued to shine in midfield with influential performances throughout the campaign.
Manchester City F.C. also has two representatives on the shortlist through striker Erling Haaland and January signing Antoine Semenyo.
Haaland is once again leading the race for the Golden Boot with 26 league goals, while Semenyo has impressed since joining City midway through the season after a strong start at AFC Bournemouth.Bruno Fernandes: How Man Utd captain won FWA award and got to brink of record – and what comes next? – BBC Sport
So far, Semenyo has netted 16 goals this season and has also set up another five goals for his teammates.
Bruno Fernandes earned a nomination after inspiring Manchester United F.C. to a top-three position with eight goals and 19 assists.
Elsewhere, Morgan Gibbs-White was recognised for another strong season with Nottingham Forest F.C., while Igor Thiago made the shortlist after scoring 22 goals for Brentford FC.EA SPORTS Player of the Season graphic
Elsewhere, Gibbs White has recorded 13 goals and four assists in 35 appearances this season for Nottingham Forest.
Fans can vote for their preferred winner before the final result is announced next week.