The Premier League is one of the biggest and most prestigious football leagues in the world. It is regarded as one of the toughest leagues in the world, as some of the best players from around the globe participate in it. The regular season lasts for around nine months, starting in August and ending in late April or May. This article discusses the latest Premier League Player of the Season (POTS) award winners.
Year | Player | Position | Nationality | Team |
2014-15 | Eden Hazard | Midfielder | Belgium | Chelsea |
2015-16 | Jamie Vardy | Forward | England | Leicester City |
2016-17 | N’Golo Kante | Midfielder | France | Chelsea |
2017-18 | Mohamed Salah | Forward | Egypt | Liverpool |
2018-19 | Virgil van Dijk | Defender | Netherlands | Liverpool |
2019-20 | Kevin De Bruyne | Midfielder | Belgium | Manchester City |
2020-21 | Ruben Dias | Defender | Portugal | Manchester City |
2021-22 | Kevin De Bruyne | Midfielder | Belgium | Manchester City |
2022-23 | Erling Haaland | Forward | Norway | Manchester City |
2023-24 | Phil Foden | Midfielder | England | Manchester City |
Eden Hazard – 2014/15
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— 🫡َ (@zak_afc) August 23, 2021
Eden Hazard was awarded the Premier League Player of the Season for stepping up splendidly during the 2014-2015 football season. Hazard, who played for Chelsea, was influential in their title-winning season, scoring 14 goals and providing nine assists. His dribbling, vision and creativity put him in the front line against the opponents. He was a game changer almost every time and contributed massively to help Chelsea win the Premier League title. This award shone light on the fact that Eden Hazard was one of the best players in the world at that time.
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In one of the biggest upsets in English football for years, Jamie Vardy alongside Leicester City managed to win the Premier League title. Vardy’s 24 goals and six assists led Leicester City to an improbable league title. One of the moments that stood out was his record-breaking scoring run, seeing him net in 11 successive matches. With his speed, directness, and deadly finishing ability, he was a constant menace for opponents who had to deal with him. To honour his contributions to Leicester City’s title run, Vardy was awarded the Premier League Player of the Season award.
N’Golo Kante won the Premier League Player of the Season award thanks to an outstanding 2016-17 campaign. He was an indispensable part of the Chelsea side that won the title in his first season with them after he joined them from Leicester City. He proved to be monstrous at covering ground and making tackles/ interceptions. The award came after a brilliant season, which, combined with the title, made him the first player to win consecutive Premier League crowns for different clubs since Eric Cantona.
Mohamed Salah for Liverpool in the Premier League this season:
Most shots (132)
Most take-ons (76)
Most chances created (57)
Most goals (31)
Most assists (9)PFA Player of the Year. 👑 pic.twitter.com/LkPLokvJ5y
— Squawka (@Squawka) April 22, 2018
Mohamed Salah stunned everyone in the 2017-18 Premier League season and won the Premier League Player of the Season award. Salah won the Premier League Golden Boot with 32 goals, which broke the record of a 38-game season, surpassing Shearer’s, Cristiano Ronaldo’s, and Suárez’s record. His sensational form helped Liverpool to a top-four finish and ensured the Reds would be competing in next season’s Champions League. With his speed, skill, goal-scoring talent, Salah was a menace to defences all season. The Premier League Player of the Season award cemented his status as one of the league’s best players.
The Player of the Season award was given to Virgil van Dijk when he was the best player in the Premier League. Playing as a centre-back at Liverpool, he was key for the title race and helped the side to 21 clean sheets while conceding only 22 goals. Van Dijk’s dominance, defensive abilities, aerial abilities, and captaincy skills were key for the team. Van Dijk was not dribbled past even once in the entire season. This award saw him become the first defender to win the accolade since Vincent Kompany in 2011-12. His performance during that season helped throw away any doubts there were about whether Van Dijk was one of the best defenders in the game.
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Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was named Premier League Player of the Season for the 2019-20 season. The midfielder made 20 assists in that season to equal an all-time record of Thierry Henry, showcasing his incredible playmaking abilities. De Bruyne also netted 13 times, demonstrating his influence and skill. Although City did come in second, De Bruyne was the standout player and deserved to win the Premier League Player of the Season award.
OFFICIAL: Manchester City defender Ruben Dias wins Premier League Player of the Season 🥇 pic.twitter.com/hOWkD9R7Dc
— GOAL (@goal) June 5, 2021
The Player of the Season award for 2020-21 was handed to Ruben Dias, who enjoyed an outstanding debut season at Manchester City. Dias, signed from Benfica in the summer transfer window, proved to be a transformative defensive figure and helped City win their third league title in four seasons. His leadership, tackling and reading of the game were all important, as City kept 15 clean sheets in his 32 matches. This award made him just the second Portuguese to win it alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. Dias’s performances rubber-stamped his reputation as one of the leading defenders in the world
Crazy Fact: Kevin De Bruyne has never won a Player of the month award, but has won the Player of the season award twice. 🏆✨
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— City HQ (@City_HQs) September 9, 2024
Kevin De Bruyne was named Premier League Player of the Season for a second time after a sensational 2021-22 campaign. The Manchester City midfielder found the back of the net 15 times and added another seven assists as he played a key part in helping City secure the Premier League title. His vision, passing accuracy, and ability to control the tempo of this game were crucial for his team after what was an average start. Apart from De Bruyne, only Thierry Henry, Nemanja Vidic, and Cristiano Ronaldo have won the award more than once. Such performances from De Bruyne have solidified his reputation as one of the world’s top midfielders.
Premier League Player of the Season 2022-23 was awarded to Erling Haaland. The Norwegian scored an impressive 36 goals in 35 matches, breaking the record for most goals in Premier League history. The Norwegian scored goals which ended up helping City to their fifth league title in six years. His outstanding performances saw him being awarded with the Hublot Young Player of the Season award and, therefore, become the first player ever to win both awards in a single season.
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✨ Phil Foden ✨#PLAwards | @ManCity pic.twitter.com/MGwkYu19Or
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 18, 2024
Phil Foden was named Premier League Player of the Season following an excellent 2023-24 campaign. The Manchester City player scored 17 goals and assisted eight and was instrumental in helping Pep Guardiola’s side push for the title. Foden played much of the game through the centre, but his ability to shine in either position proved key at times in the absence of Kevin De Bruyne. He shone in a team full of stars as he inspired City to stay on top of the table with his performances. This Player of the Year award is Foden’s first and he will hope to win more such awards in the future.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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