Manchester City had four players selected for the PFA Premier League Team of the Year, highlighting their dominance in the 2025-26 campaign. The Professional Footballers' Association announced the awards on Tuesday, with City's Nico O'Reilly also securing the Men's Young Player of the Year prize.
According to the Daily Mail, the PFA Premier League Team of the Year was heavily populated by players from Manchester City and Arsenal. The City contingent included midfielder Nico O'Reilly, winger Rayan Cherki, forward Antoine Semenyo, and striker Erling Haaland. O'Reilly's standout season was further recognized as he beat teammates and rivals to the young player honor.
Which Manchester City players made the team?
The four City players chosen represent a significant portion of the eleven-man side. Erling Haaland's inclusion follows another prolific scoring season, while the selections of Nico O'Reilly and Rayan Cherki underscore the impact of the club's younger talents. Antoine Semenyo's place rewards his consistent contributions in attack. This collective recognition comes as the new season is underway, with City currently seventh in the Premier League after one game, having scored two goals and conceded one for a positive goal difference.
You can view the profiles of all current squad members on our squad page.
What other awards did City players win?
Beyond the team selection, Manchester City celebrated two major individual awards at the ceremony. Nico O'Reilly was named the PFA Men's Young Player of the Year, edging out teammate Rayan Cherki for the accolade. In the women's game, forward Bunny Shaw lifted the Women's Players' Player of the Year award for the second time in her career, having previously won it in 2024. Shaw was the Women's Super League's top scorer last season, netting 21 times in 22 matches to help her team secure the league title.
How does this tie into the current season?
The awards reflect on the previous campaign's successes, but attention has already shifted to the present. Manchester City began the 2026-27 Premier League season with a victory, earning three points from their first match. Their next challenge is an away fixture against Crystal Palace on 28 August 2026. Palace currently sits 17th in the table, making it an important early opportunity for City to build momentum.
Fans can track the team's progress throughout the campaign on our standings and stats pages.
What was the overall award outcome?
The main PFA Players' Player of the Year award went to Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, who broke the Premier League single-season assist record. The Team of the Year, however, showcased the strength of City and Arsenal, with Brentford's Igor Thiago being the only other player outside those two clubs selected. For City, the strong representation is a marker of the squad's quality as they aim to build on their winning start and prepare for their upcoming match at Selhurst Park.
