PFA: Nico O’Reilly voted best young person of the year

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By: Manu Tournoux

Manchester City: Nico O'Reilly wins a trophy ahead of Rayan Cherki

This Tuesday evening, the 53rd annual PFA (Professional Footballers’ Association) Trophies ceremony is being held in Manchester, rewarding the major players in English football of the year, via the votes of the professional players’ union. For this 2026 edition, the trophy for best young player was awarded to Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City).

Having become an indisputable starter for the Cityzens, the 21-year-old left back played 55 games during the 2025/2026 season, for a total of nine goals and six assists. He particularly stood out during the last League Cup final against Arsenal (0-2), last March, where he allowed the Skyblues to leave with the trophy thanks to a double. His teammate, Rayan Cherki, was also nominated in this category.

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.