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Who could be the Premier League’s standout player of 2024/25?

Maravi Post Reporter

The Premier League is arguably the strongest domestic football competition on the planet, as it features numerous elite clubs with a host of world-class talent. 

Manchester City are no doubt the most stacked when it comes to quality personnel within their ranks, as they will aim for a fifth title in a row this campaign. However, other top teams like Arsenal and Liverpool also possess some of the league’s standout players.

Each season, the most outstanding Premier League player is recognised with the PFA Player of the Year award. Looking ahead to the remainder of 2024/25, several players are likely to stake a serious claim to be crowned the league’s best. 

Here we will look at the top three candidates to win the prestigious individual honour, with a look at why they could have what it takes to win it. 

Kevin de Bruyne

Kevin de Bruyne is seen as the leading candidate to secure the Player of the Year award in football betting this season at odds of 9/2. The football tips suggest his strongest competition will be in the form of several of his own City teammates.

The Belgian has already won the award twice before, which shows that he has exactly what it takes to be the league’s most consistently great player throughout a season.

De Bruyne had an excellent season in 2023/24 that was only disrupted by injury, as he played in just 18 league games, in which he managed four goals and 10 assists. If he can replicate that level of form over more than 30 appearances, then he will surely force the award into his hands come next summer. 

The legendary midfielder has had to deal with numerous injury issues for several years now, although following a strong pre-season, there are signs he has finally put them behind him.

In truth, fitness is the Belgian’s biggest obstacle to securing the award this season – no other competitor can match the consistent impact of a fully fit De Bruyne over a full season. 

Rodri Hernandez

Out of De Bruyne’s City teammates, Rodri is the most likely to pip him to the award, he is offered at 11/2 in the odds. If both play a similar amount of games, then it will be tough for the Spaniard to come out on top individually, although if they do not, then the defensive midfielder’s superior fitness record could be what makes the difference. 

Rodri played in almost double the league games to the playmaker last season – 34 compared to 18 – and put up an excellent offensive output with eight goals and nine assists, as well as being a constant in defending transitions. 

A host of City players could present themselves as serious POTY challengers during the season, but Rodri rounds out Pep Guardiola’s leading duo, in regard to competing to be the league’s best. 

Declan Rice

Declan Rice is the leading non-Manchester City candidate to potentially win the award, offered at odds of 10/1. He was the heartbeat of Arsenal’s team last season as they went agonisingly close to winning the league title, and perhaps he could be the key factor behind them getting over the line this year. 

He managed seven Premier League goals and eight assists in 23/24. If he can improve this to double figures in each this time around, then Arsenal could have extra ammunition to possibly become champions and Rice could earn a position as the league’s standout individual.

Ultimately, the PFA POTY award is always a tough one to predict, as injuries or overall team performance can influence a player’s hopes massively. 

It would be a surprise if the 24/25 award does not return to a Guardiola-coached player, though with de Bruyne and Rodri the most likely to win the historic award.