Declan Rice has once again been crowned the Premier League Player of the Year at the London Football Awards. This marks his second time receiving the prestigious accolade, with his previous win in 2022 for his outstanding performances with West Ham. The Arsenal midfielder reclaimed the title in this year’s ceremony, surpassing his club teammate Martin Odegaard, who won the award last year.
The Gunners had another representative in the form of William Saliba, who was also nominated for the award. West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen and Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario and Pedro Porro were the other contenders.
In the Manager of the Year category, Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta fell short as Tottenham’s coach Ange Postecoglou claimed the title. Additionally, Tottenham secured the Goalkeeper of the Year award, with Guglielmo Vicario emerging as the victor. Michael Olise’s sensational strike for Crystal Palace against Luton earned him the Goal of the Year recognition.
Chelsea’s Cole Palmero was named Young Player of the Year, while Lauren James, also from Chelsea, was honored as the capital’s WSL (Wоme𝚗’s Suρer League) Player of the Year. Aggie Beever-Jones was awarded the Wоme𝚗’s Young Player of the Year title.
Charlton striker Alfie May was recognized as the LFA’s (London Football Awards) EFL (English Football League) Player of the Year, rounding out the list of honorees.