BBC Football Awards 2025-26: Premier League and WSL Stars Honored
June 6, 2026 · Pablo Morales
BBC Sport announces the winners of its inaugural end-of-season football awards, celebrating standout players and managers across the Premier League, Women's Super League, Scottish Premiership, and EFL for the 2025-26 season.
In a first for BBC Sport, the organization has launched its end-of-season football awards, recognizing the top performers in the Premier League, Women's Super League (WSL), Scottish Premiership, and the English Football League (EFL) for the 2025-26 season. The awards, determined by a panel of expert pundits and journalists, spotlighted players who made significant impacts on their teams. Arsenal's Declan Rice emerged as the star of the Premier League, leading his team to their first title since 2004 with his commanding midfield performances.
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, who set a new assist record, was a close runner-up, while Brentford's Igor Thiago, with an impressive 22 goals, secured third place. In the WSL, Manchester City's Khadija Shaw was lauded for her remarkable scoring tally of 21 goals in 22 matches, driving her team to their first title in a decade. Andree Jeglertz was recognized as the WSL manager of the year.
The Scottish Premiership saw Claudio Braga of Hearts take home the player of the season award, while Derek McInnes narrowly won the manager of the season title. Hayden Hackney, Dom Ballard, and Aaron Drinan were honored as the best players in the Championship, League One, and League Two respectively.
The Premier League team of the season featured standout names like David Raya, Jurrien Timber, and Erling Haaland, highlighting a blend of defensive solidity and attacking prowess. Other notable mentions included Granit Xhaka's impactful move to Sunderland and Tottenham's unexpected relegation battle.
These awards, marking the culmination of a thrilling season, recognize the players and managers whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the football landscape. Fans can look forward to these awards becoming a staple in celebrating football excellence each year.
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