Declan Rice and Lauren James nominated for PFA Player of the Year
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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

The PFA announced the shortlists for its Men's and Women's Player of the Year awards on June 5, 2026. Declan Rice of Arsenal and Lauren James of Chelsea are among the nominees, with Rice representing three members from Arsenal's Premier League title-winning squad. Other male nominees include Bruno Fernandes and Erling Haaland, while the women's category features Bunny Shaw and Yui Hasegawa. The winners will be declared at the awards ceremony on August 25 in Manchester.
- •PFA shortlists include Declan Rice and Lauren James
- •Winners will be announced on August 25
- •Rice is part of Arsenal's title-winning squad
- •Bruno Fernandes and Erling Haaland are also nominees
- •Women's shortlist includes Bunny Shaw and Yui Hasegawa
"The PFA has released the shortlists for its Men's and Women's Player of the Year awards.
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