Members of the Professional Footballers’ Association vote for their best player every twelve months.

Players value this accolade over most others simply because it is voted on by their fellow professionals.

This is not a fan poll or an award given out by a bunch of journalists. You have to earn it.

So, who is the favourite for the 2026 edition of the PFA Player of the Year prize? Press the next page as we go through the top 5 contenders.