Man City goal machine Erling Haaland and Arsenal sensation Bukayo Saka among six nominees for Men’s PFA Players’ Player of the Year award

The shortlist for the group stage of the competition includes three nominees from Manchester City, as well as players from Arsenal and Tottenham.

The PFA Awards have announced the shortlist for the 2023 Men’s Players’ Player of the Year, featuring six outstanding footballers.

The nominees for the prestigious award include Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and John Stones, along with Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, and England’s Harry Kane.

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, who was the winner in 2022, does not make the final six this time.

Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland, the Norwegian striker, scored an impressive 52 goals in all competitions last season for his team, the treble winners. His debut in the Premier League has elevated his status, with many considering him to be one of the top strikers globally.

Kevin De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne played a crucial role in Manchester City’s remarkable treble win, scoring 10 goals and providing 31 assists in 49 appearances across all competitions.

Harry Kane

Kane had a fantastic season in 2022-23, scoring 34 goals and bringing his Premier League total to 213. He is now just 43 goals away from Alan Shearer’s record. Recently, Kane transferred to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.

Martin Odegaard

In summary, Odegaard played a crucial role in Arsenal’s successful campaign, contributing with 15 goals and seven assists across all competitions.

Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka’s impact on Arsenal has been immense, both in terms of goals and assists. At just 21 years old, his future potential is promising, and he played a key role in helping Arsenal secure second place in the Premier League. He scored 15 goals and provided 11assists as Arsenal took second place in the Premiere League.

John Stones

John Stones played a key role for Manchester City during the 2022-23 season, transitioning from defender to a defensive midfield position. He was instrumental in helping the team achieve a treble and was particularly effective in the innovative inverted full-back position.