All Winners of the PFA Young Player of the Year Award Since 2000

The PFA Young Player of the Year award was given to the best young player in the Premier League. Previously, nominees were no older than 23 at the start of the season, but this now applies to players who were 21 or younger on July 1 immediately before the start of the season.

Since its inception in 1974, this award has shone a light on the emerging talents of English football and rewards those who have made remarkable progress in the game.

Here we take you on a tour through the last 20 years or so of this prestigious award and take a detailed look at the last ten winners..

Eden Hazard

2013/14

Eden Hazard caused a stir at Chelsea in the 2013/14 season. His efforts helped the Blues reach the semi-finals of the Champions League and a third place finish in the Premier League.

His individual prowess was shown when he won the FWA Footballer of the Year award and the PFA Young Player of the Year award after scoring an incredible 14 goals and 7 assists in the Premier League alone.

Harry Kane

2014/15

Harry Kane became Tottenham Hotspur’s most productive player in the 2014/15 season, showcasing his deadly goalscoring abilities.

With 21 goals in 34 games, Kane was the Premier League’s second top scorer this season. Thanks to his finishing, Tottenham finished the league in fifth place and helped them reach the League Cup final.

Not only was he named PFA Young Player of the Year, but he was also included in the PFA Team of the Year.

Dele Alli

Winner 2015/16

Dele Alli made his Premier League debut in the 2015/16 season as one of the most promising young players in English football. After joining Tottenham Hotspur from MK Dons, he made an immediate impact and adapted to the demands of the Premier League with ease, scoring ten goals and providing nine assists as the Lilywhites finished third.

His outstanding performances earned him widespread recognition, culminating in the PFA Young Player of the Year award and a place in the PFA Team of the Year.

Dele Alli

Winner 2016/17

Throughout the 2016/17 season, Alli showcased his remarkable skills and cemented his place as one of the Premier League’s strongest midfielders. He was now an established key player in Tottenham Hotspur’s title campaign, scoring 18 goals and providing eight assists in the Premier League.

Alli’s most memorable performance came in January 2017 when he opened Spurs’ title run and ended Chelsea’s 13-game winning streak with an incredible brace. His outstanding play also earned him the PFA Young Player of the Year award for the second year in a row, becoming only the fourth player in history to win back-to-back gongs.

Leroy Sane

2017/18

Leroy Sané became Manchester City’s star in the 2017/18 season, showcasing his lightning speed, excellent dribbling skills and confident finishing. He played a crucial role in City’s record-breaking season under manager Pep Guardiola, which saw the team set a Premier League record of 100 points.

Individually, he achieved a record of 10 goals and 15 assists in the Premier League.

Raheem Sterling

2018/19

Raheem Sterling reached new heights in the 2018/19 season, becoming one of the Premier League’s most prolific attackers and an important part of Manchester City. His services were crucial as the Citizens won the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Premier League in an unprecedented domestic treble.

He received a lot of praise and recognition with an incredible 17 goals and nine assists in the Premier League, earning him the title of PFA Young Player of the Year.

Trent Alexander Arnold

Winner 2019/20

Trent Alexander-Arnold stood out as a notable player for Liverpool in the 2019/20 season, showcasing his remarkable passing and pinpoint crosses, scoring an incredible 13 assists in the Premier League alone as the Reds won the title.

He received widespread praise for his exceptional performances, which resulted in him winning the PFA Young Player of the Year title and securing a place in the PFA Team of the Year.

Phil Foot

2020/21

One of Manchester City’s brightest talents, Phil Foden showed his versatility, ingenuity and maturity beyond his years in the 2020/21 season. Despite stiff competition for minutes in City’s all-star team, Foden seized his opportunity in style, contributing significantly to the Premier League title win with nine goals and five assists.

Phil Foot

2021/22

Foden continued his rise to prominence in the 2021/22 season, cementing his place as one of Manchester City’s most important players and one of English football’s brightest young stars. He was instrumental in City’s pursuit of the title on several fronts, winning the Premier League title for the second year in a row with nine goals and five assists.

He also won consecutive Premier League Young Player of the Season and PFA Young Player of the Year awards. Additionally, Foden was nominated for the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award and the 2022 Ballon d’Or.

Bukayo Saka

2022/23

Bukayo Saka continued his explosive rise to prominence in the 2022/23 season, establishing himself as one of Arsenal’s most promising players.

The Englishman received praise from commentators, teammates and fans alike for his poise under duress and his maturity despite his youth. And it was clear why, as he scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists in the Premier League. One of his notable performances was his brace against Manchester United in the Premier League, which left Arsenal leading the league at half-time.

In addition to the PFA Young Player of the Year award, he also received the Arsenal Player of the Season award.