Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City forward Khadija "Bunny" Shaw have been named the PFA Players' Player of the Year [1].
The awards represent the highest individual honor voted on by fellow professionals, signaling peer recognition of the most dominant players in English football.
Fernandes receives the men's award for the 2025/26 season [1]. He is the first Manchester United player to win the PFA Players' Player of the Year in 16 years [3]. The Portuguese midfielder recorded 21 assists during the season [4], a mark that helped secure the trophy.
Khadija "Bunny" Shaw earned the PFA Women's Player of the Year award [1]. This marks the second time Shaw has won the women's honor [1].
Both players were judged by their peers to have been the best in their respective categories over the course of the season [1]. While some reports describe the honors as pertaining to the 2026 calendar year [2], other records specify the 2025/26 season [1].
“Bruno Fernandes is the first Manchester United player to win the PFA Players' Player of the Year in 16 years.”
The victory for Bruno Fernandes ends a long drought for Manchester United in the PFA awards, highlighting a return to individual excellence at the club. For Khadija Shaw, the second win cements her status as the premier striker in the women's game, reflecting Manchester City's continued dominance in the league.
