{"id":1266118,"date":"2026-10-05T08:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T07:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1266118"},"modified":"2026-10-05T09:06:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T08:06:20","slug":"premier-league-pfa-player-of-the-year-odds","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/premier-league-pfa-player-of-the-year-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"PFA Player of the Year odds 2026\/27: Who will win the award?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PFA Player of the Year odds for 2026\/27 have yet to be priced up, and will appear here as soon as bookmakers open the market.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last season, Bruno Fernandes headed the betting, with Declan Rice and David Raya also prominent. With the 2026\/27 season now under way, the new contenders will emerge over the coming weeks and bookmakers will price the market accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PFA Player of the Year odds: last season’s leading contenders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 2025\/26 season produced a fierce race for the award. The shortlist blended established stars with emerging talent, and it shapes how bookmakers will frame the 2026\/27 market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bruno Fernandes was once again the driving force at Manchester United. The Portuguese midfielder finished with 28 combined league goals and assists. As a result, he headed the Player of the Year betting for much of the run-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Declan Rice impressed in the heart of Arsenal’s title-winning midfield. His ball-winning, distribution and leadership were central to the Gunners’ first championship since 2003\/04.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

David Raya claimed the 2025\/26 Golden Glove with 18 clean sheets. However, goalkeepers rarely win the main prize, which kept his price longer than his form deserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erling Haaland scored 27 league goals to win a third Golden Boot. His output kept Man City in the title race deep into the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bernardo Silva remained City’s creative lynchpin in Pep Guardiola’s final season. His numbers were modest, but his influence rarely dipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rayan Cherki was the breakout star after joining City in 2025. In fact, he was central to their late title push, announcing himself as one of the league’s most exciting talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the PFA Player of the Year is decided<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The award is run by the Professional Footballers’ Association and voted for by the players. Because professionals vote for their peers, it often rewards influence as much as raw numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winner is announced at the PFA awards. Betting markets typically open once the season has taken shape, then tighten sharply in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PFA Player of the Year odds FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You have to be 18+ to gamble. UK only. All odds within this article are accurate at the time of writing. GambleAware.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the PFA Player of the Year?<\/strong>

It is the Professional Footballers’ Association’s annual award for the best player in the Premier League, as chosen by fellow professionals.<\/p> <\/div>

Who votes for the PFA Player of the Year?<\/strong>

PFA members \u2014 the players themselves \u2014 vote for the winner. That peer element sets it apart from the FWA Footballer of the Year, which is voted for by journalists.<\/p> <\/div>

When will bookmakers price the 2026\/27 market?<\/strong>

Prices usually appear once the season takes shape in the autumn. We will publish the odds here as soon as the market opens.<\/p> <\/div>

Who were the contenders for the 2025\/26 award?<\/strong>

Bruno Fernandes headed the betting ahead of Declan Rice and David Raya, with Erling Haaland, Bernardo Silva and Rayan Cherki also shortlisted.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Read more:<\/strong> Premier League winner odds<\/a> | Premier League Golden Boot odds<\/a> | Premier League predictions and tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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