Premier League Player of the Season: Fernandes Wins 2026

The Premier League Player of the Season award was introduced in the 1994/95 season, with Blackburn Rovers striker Alan Shearer being the first recipient after leading his team to the Premier League title. Over the years, notable players such as Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Luis Suarez, Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, and Erling Haaland have won the award, reflecting the league's changing dynamics.

Five players have won the award twice, including Henry, Ronaldo, Nemanja Vidic, De Bruyne, and Salah, with Ronaldo being the only player to achieve consecutive wins in the 2006/07 and 2007/08 seasons. The most recent winner is Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, who was awarded the title for the 2025/26 season.

This award chronicles the players who have significantly impacted the Premier League since its inception in 1992, marking over three decades of football excellence.