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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey have been voted the men’s and women’s player of the year in English soccer for last season at the Professional Footballers’ Association awards.

Texas Tech senior defensive back Cole Wisniewski was named to the Comeback Player of the Year watch list, as he plans to make his return from injury this season.

Utah Utes football standouts Levani Damuni and Michael Mokofisi have been named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Comeback Player of the Year Award, the

Arsenal Women and Spanish international Mariona Caldentey has been crowned the PFA Player of the Year for the 2024/25 campaign. The award was announced on August 19, following what was an outstanding debut season in North London.

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Nominees include players from the upcoming 2025-26 MHSAA volleyball season who are expected to have an impact on their teams.

Five current Liverpool players were named in the 2025 PFA Team of the Year but no Manchester City or Chelsea stars made the cut.