Fernandes crowned PFA Players' Player of the Year as Shaw wins women's award
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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw have been named the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Players' Player of the Year for the 2025/26 season. The awards, which are voted for by fellow professional players, recognize the top performers in the men's and women's leagues respectively. For Shaw, this victory marks her second time receiving the honor.
In addition to the primary awards, Nico O’Reilly and Olivia Smith were recognized as the young players of the year. The ceremony serves as the official PFA recognition for individual excellence across the English professional football landscape for the current season.
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How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Guardian Sport (GB)Highlights the full list of winners including young player awards
BBC Sport (GB)Focuses on the athlete's personal reaction and pride
Sky Sports (GB)Emphasizes the historical context of Shaw's second consecutive win
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