Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has been awarded the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Men’s Player of the Year for the 2023-24 season, while Chelsea winger Cole Palmer has been named the Young Player of the Year.
This marks the first time since the 2009-10 season that English players have claimed both awards, with Wayne Rooney and James Milner last achieving this feat.
Foden, who scored 19 goals in 35 Premier League appearances last season, played a crucial role in Manchester City’s historic fourth consecutive league title. At just 23 years old, Foden has now become the youngest player to win six Premier League titles. Reflecting on the accolade, Foden expressed his pride and gratitude, stating, “To be recognised this way by your fellow professionals means everything.”
This is Foden’s first time winning the PFA Player of the Year award, adding to his impressive list of accolades, including the 2023-24 Premier League Player of the Season and the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year. He was selected over his City teammates Erling Haaland, last year’s winner, and Rodri, as well as Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard, and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins.
Meanwhile, Cole Palmer, who missed out on the main award, took home the Young Player of the Year prize.
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The 22-year-old had a standout season with Chelsea, scoring 22 goals in 34 Premier League appearances. His performances earned him a spot in England’s Euro 2024 squad, where he scored in the final against Spain, although England ultimately lost 2-1.
In the women’s categories, Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw won the Player of the Year award, and Manchester United’s Grace Clinton was named the Young Player of the Year.
Man City and Arsenal Players dominate TOTY
The PFA also announced its Premier League Team of the Year, which featured players predominantly from Manchester City and Arsenal. The team includes:
Goalkeeper
David Raya (Arsenal)
Defenders
William Saliba (Arsenal)
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
Gabriel (Arsenal)
Kyle Walker (Manchester City)
Midfielders
Rodri (Manchester City)
Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)
Forwards
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Phil Foden (Manchester City)
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
This recognition highlights the dominance of Manchester City and Arsenal in the Premier League, with both clubs’ players featuring prominently in the Team of the Year.
