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Declan Rice and Bruno Fernandes nominated for PFA Players’ Player of the Year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:35 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Declan Rice and Bruno Fernandes nominated for PFA Players’ Player of the Year

Summary

Declan Rice is nominated for the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award along with Bruno Fernandes and four others. The award ceremony is scheduled for tonight in Manchester. Rice previously lost to Fernandes at the Football Writers’ Association’s award, where Fernandes had a standout season with 21 Premier League assists. Rice contributed significantly to Arsenal's Premier League title and Champions League final run, scoring five goals and assisting 11 overall this season. The winner will be determined by player votes, offering Rice a chance for redemption.

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By the Numbers

•PFA Awards take place tonight in Manchester
•Declan Rice and Bruno Fernandes among nominees
•Rice aims for recognition after FWA award loss
•Rice scored five goals and assisted 11 this season
•Voting is conducted by professional players

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Declan Rice will hope to claim the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award tonight after missing out to Bruno Fernandes in the Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year vote.The Arsen...
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