The 2025 PFA Awards have once again spotlighted the brightest stars across English football, unveiling the prestigious PFA Team of the Year selections for each of the top five divisions. From Premier League icons to League Two sensations, these squads reflect the standout performers of the 2024/25 season—voted by their fellow professionals. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Burnley lead the way with multiple representatives, while surprises and rising stars add excitement to each lineup.
Premier League: Liverpool and Arsenal Lead the Pack
The Premier League Team of the Year is dominated by heavyweights Liverpool and Arsenal, who collectively account for seven of the eleven selections.
- Goalkeeper: Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest)
- Defenders: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth), William Saliba (Arsenal), Gabriel (Arsenal)
- Midfielders: Declan Rice (Arsenal), Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
- Forwards: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Alexander Isak (Newcastle United), Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
Nottingham Forest’s inclusion of Sels and Wood is a testament to their impressive campaign, while Kerkez earns his spot following a breakout season before his move to Anfield.
Women’s Super League: Arsenal’s European Champions Shine
Fresh off a second Women’s Champions League title, Arsenal players feature prominently in the WSL Team of the Year, with four players included in the XI.
- Goalkeeper: Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United)
- Defenders: Jayde Riviere (Manchester United), Emily Fox (Arsenal), Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United), Millie Bright (Chelsea)
- Midfielders: Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City), Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea), Kim Little (Arsenal)
- Forwards: Alessia Russo (Arsenal), Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal), Mary Fowler (Manchester City)
Manchester United and Chelsea maintain strong representation, but Arsenal’s European form solidified their dominance in this year’s lineup.
Championship: Burnley and Leeds Set the Standard
The Championship Team of the Year sees a near-split between Burnley and Leeds United, two clubs that battled fiercely for promotion all season long.
- Goalkeeper: James Trafford (Burnley)
- Defenders: CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley), Maxime Esteve (Burnley), Junior Firpo (Leeds United), Jayden Bogle (Leeds United)
- Midfielders: Ao Tanaka (Leeds United), Josh Brownhill (Burnley), Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United)
- Forwards: Borja Sainz (Norwich City), Joel Piroe (Leeds United), Daniel James (Leeds United)
With six players combined, Burnley and Leeds dominate the selections—highlighting their consistency and squad depth throughout the season.
League One: Birmingham City’s Core Dominates
A remarkable League One campaign for Birmingham City is reflected in their overwhelming presence, with seven players named in the Team of the Year.
- Goalkeeper: Ryan Allsop (Birmingham City)
- Defenders: Alex Cochrane (Birmingham City), Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic), Christoph Klarer (Birmingham City), Eithan Laird (Birmingham City)
- Midfielders: Paik Seung-ho (Birmingham City), Kwame Poku (Peterborough United), Tomoki Iwana (Birmingham City)
- Forwards: Jay Stansfield (Birmingham City), Richard Kone (Wycombe Wanderers), Charlie Kelman (Leyton Orient)
With promotion in sight, Birmingham’s core was instrumental in their push to the top, earning well-deserved recognition from their peers.
League Two: Notts County the Surprise Stars
Notts County emerged as a surprise powerhouse in League Two this season, placing three players in the Team of the Year.
- Goalkeeper: Owen Goodman (AFC Wimbledon)
- Defenders: George Abbott (Notts County), Taylor Allen (Walsall), Denver Hume (Grimsby Town), Mickey Demetriou (Crewe Alexandra), Brad Alliday (Bradford City)
- Midfielders: Jack Payne (Colchester United), Luke Molyneux (Doncaster Rovers)
- Forwards: David McGoldrick (Notts County), Michael Cheek (Bromley), Alassana Jatta (Notts County)
County’s blend of youth and experience, led by McGoldrick and Jatta up front, proved pivotal as they defied expectations to become promotion contenders.
