Premier League 2 Player of the Season: Eight Young Stars Vie for Top Honor
LONDON — May 8, 2025 — The Premier League’s future is luminous as the Player of the Season race heats up. The eight nominees for the prestigious Premier League 2 award represent the best young talent in the league. The winner, selected by the Premier League Football Growth Panel, will be announced at the upcoming conference next week. Stay tuned for the announcement of the next rising star.
Premier League 2 Player of the Season: Eight Young Stars Vie for Top Honor
the Premier League Football Advancement Panel faces a tough decision. Eight extraordinary young talents have been shortlisted for the prestigious Premier League 2 (PL2) Player of the Season award. The winner, selected by the panel, will be revealed at the upcoming Premier League Youth development Conference next week.
The Nominees: A Closer Look
Each nominee has demonstrated outstanding skill and dedication throughout the season, contributing considerably to their respective teams.Here’s a breakdown of their achievements:
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Khayon Edwards (arsenal): The 21-year-old forward proved to be a potent attacking force, scoring 10 goals and providing four assists in just 17 appearances. He established himself as
one of PL2’s most productive forwards.
- Finlay Herrick (West Ham): At 19,this goalkeeper has been a rock in defense for West Ham,achieving seven clean sheets,placing him among the league’s best in this category.
- Emilio Lawrence (Man City): The 19-year-old forward played a crucial role in Man City’s top-of-the-table finish, contributing seven goals and seven assists.
- Donnell McNeilly (Chelsea): As the PL2’s top scorer, McNeilly, a forward, enjoyed a remarkable season, netting 12 goals and providing two assists in just 15 starts.
- Hindolo Mustapha (Crystal Palace): This 18-year-old midfielder earned a nomination for March’s PL2 Player of the Month. He has seven goals and six assists this season.
- Lewis Orford (West Ham): The driving force in West Ham’s midfield, Orford contributed 11 goals (three goals, eight assists), helping the Hammers secure a top-four finish. He was also named April’s PL2 Player of the Month.
- Callum Osmand (Fulham): Osmand,a 19-year-old forward,has been instrumental in Fulham’s strong season,scoring 10 goals.His outstanding form in November earned him the PL2 Player of the Month award.
- Jahmai simpson-Pusey (Man City): This 19-year-old defender provided stability and leadership to Man City’s backline, contributing to six clean sheets as the team topped the league.
Did you know?
The Premier League 2 is designed to bridge the gap between academy football and the first team, providing young players with competitive match experience.
Past Winners: A Legacy of Excellence
The PL2 Player of the Season award has a rich history of recognizing future stars. Here’s a list of past winners:
- 2016/17: Oliver McBurnie (Swansea)
- 2017/18: Reiss nelson (arsenal)
- 2018/19: Aaron Connolly (Brighton)
- 2019/20: Curtis Jones (Liverpool)
- 2020/21: Liam Delap (Man City)
- 2021/22: James McAtee (Man City)
- 2022/23: Carlos Borges (Man City)
- 2023/24: Will Lankshear (Spurs)
Pro Tip:
Keep an eye on these young talents! Many PL2 Player of the Season winners have gone on to have triumphant careers in the Premier League and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Premier League 2? It’s a developmental league for young players, bridging the gap between academy and first-team football.
- Who selects the winner? The Premier League Football Development Panel.
- When will the winner be announced? At next week’s Premier League Youth Development Conference.
