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Declan Rice named Arsenal Player of the Season for second consecutive year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:05 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Declan Rice named Arsenal Player of the Season for second consecutive year

Summary

Declan Rice has been awarded Arsenal's men's Player of the Season for the 2025/26 campaign, finishing with 44 percent of the supporters' vote. This marks Rice's second year in a row receiving the accolade, following a season where Arsenal clinched the Premier League title and reached the Champions League final. He joins an elite group of players who have won the award in consecutive seasons. Concerns about Rice's fitness arose after he was substituted during England's match against Croatia, but he expressed confidence in his availability for England's upcoming group game against Ghana on June 23.

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•Rice received 44 percent of the vote from Arsenal supporters.
•Arsenal won the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years.
•Rice is only the sixth player to win the award consecutively.
•He was substituted in the 72nd minute during England's match against Croatia.
•England is set to face Ghana on June 23 in their next group game.

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9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Declan Rice wins Arsenal award again

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Rice received 44 per cent of the supporters’ vote, joining a select group of players to retain the Arsenal Player of the Season award, as he eased fears over an England injury.Photo by Francois Nel/...
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