The Premier League has officially revealed its eight-man shortlist for the 2024/25 Player of the Season award— and in a surprising twist, Manchester City’s Erling Haaland has been snubbed, despite finishing among the league’s top three goal scorers.
Reigning champions Liverpool lead the nominations, with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Ryan Gravenberch all making the prestigious list. The Reds’ triple inclusion reflects their dominant campaign under Jürgen Klopp, who delivered the title in what could be his final season at Anfield.
Full List of 2024/25 Premier League Player of the Season Nominees:
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
- Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)
- Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)
- Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
- Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
- Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
- Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Haaland Omission Sparks Debate
Erling Haaland, who currently sits third in the Premier League scoring charts, has been left out of the shortlist entirely, a decision that has stirred debate among fans and pundits alike. The Norwegian forward has netted consistently throughout the season, but some speculate that Manchester City’s underwhelming campaign compared to their previous seasons may have hurt his chances.
Salah Leads the Pack
Mohamed Salah is the clear frontrunner, delivering 46 goal contributions in just 36 games—five goals and six assists more than any other player this season. He’s now on the verge of equaling the all-time record for goal involvements in a single Premier League season, set by Alan Shearer and Andy Cole during the era of 42-match seasons.
Surprise Packages Shine
This season’s surprise performers, Nottingham Forest, have been rewarded for their impressive run with two nominees: Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood. Their influence has helped Forest achieve a mid-table finish few predicted.
Also included are Alexander Isak and Bryan Mbeumo, who sit among the league’s top five scorers, while Declan Rice stands as Arsenal’s sole representative after another consistent campaign anchoring Mikel Arteta’s midfield.
Fan Voting Now Open
Fans can cast their vote for the 2024/25 EA Sports Premier League Player of the Season via the official Premier League website until 12pm BST on Monday, 19 May. The public vote will be combined with those of a panel of football experts, and the winner will be announced next week.
