The shortlist for the 2024 PFA Players’ Player of the Year award has been released and there was one surprising omission.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer, Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and three Man City stars – in Phil Foden, Erling Haaland and Rodri – are all up for the award.
But Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice fell short of making the six-man shortlist.
The nominees and the winner of this award are selected by professional players in England.
Rice came second in the vote for the FWA Footballer of the Year award, selected by journalists, after playing in all 38 of Arsenal’s Premier League matches last season.
Erling Haaland (left) and Phil Foden (right) have both been nominated for the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award
The England midfielder scored seven league goals for the Gunners and also produced eight assists.
Foden won the FWA award and is understood to be a frontrunner for the PFA prize.
The 2024 PFA Players’ Player of the Year winner will be revealed on August 20.
More to follow.
