PFA Premier League Team of the Year 2024-25: Full Line-Up & Season Highlights

Introduction

The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) unveiled its Premier League Team of the Year for the 2024-25 season at the annual awards ceremony in Manchester on August 19, 2025. Voted by their peers, this prestigious XI highlights the elite squad that defined the season with excellence and consistency.ReutersSky SportsThe Playoffsliverpoolfc.com

Full 2024-25 Premier League Team of the Year

Note: This lineup reflects player performances and peer recognition following the 2024-25 season.ReutersSky SportsThe PlayoffsSIliverpoolfc.com维基百科

Spotlight on Key Selections

Matz Sels (GK – Nottingham Forest)

A standout season between the posts, Sels earned his spot thanks to consistent shot-stopping and leadership—earning recognition even against strong competition.Sky SportsSI

Defensive Wall: Van Dijk, Kerkez, Saliba & Gabriel

• Virgil van Dijk: A commanding presence and Liverpool stalwart, consistently delivered elite performances.Reuters维基百科

• Milos Kerkez: Despite representing Bournemouth at season’s start, his form earned him inclusion—now a Liverpool player.Reutersliverpoolfc.com

• William Saliba & Gabriel: The Arsenal center-back duo anchored a superb defense, earning deserved recognition.Sky Sports维基百科

Midfield Masters: Rice, Gravenberch & Mac Allister

• Declan Rice (Arsenal): Brought both stability and attacking threat from midfield, rounding off a stellar campaign.Sky Sports维基百科

• Ryan Gravenberch & Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool): Both were instrumental in Liverpool's title triumph. Mac Allister also featured in the Players’ Player of the Year shortlist.维基百科liverpoolfc.comthepfa.com

Frontline Firepower: Salah, Isak & Wood

• Mohamed Salah: Crowned PFA Men’s Player of the Year for a record third time, finishing with 29 goals and 18 assists—an extraordinary season.ReutersSky Sports

• Alexander Isak: A prolific campaign for Newcastle earned him both the Team of the Year spot and a nomination for Player of the Year.thepfa.com维基百科The Liverpool Offside

• Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest): His reliable goal-scoring and physical play rounded out the XI for Forest’s strong season.The PlayoffsSI

Why This Lineup Stands Out

• Peer Recognition: This XI is voted by fellow professionals—acknowledging true on-field impact and respect among peers.

• Balanced Excellence: From defensive grit to midfield artistry and deadly striking, the selected players shaped the season.

• Club Highlights: Liverpool’s dominance reflected in five selections; Arsenal’s solidity rewarded with four; and Nottingham Forest’s breakout form mirrored in two key players.Reutersliverpoolfc.comThe PlayoffsSI

Season Context & Key Takeaways

• Liverpool clinched the Premier League title with flair, powered by Salah’s phenomenal output and consistent midfield contributions.Reutersliverpoolfc.com

• Arsenal’s strength, particularly through their defense and central midfield, earned them multiple spots in the Team of the Year.Sky Sports维基百科

• Nottingham Forest delivered an impressive campaign, with standout performers in both goal and attack.SIThe Playoffs

• Individual Awards: Salah’s historic third Player of the Year award, Mac Allister and Isak’s nominations, and other spotlight moments highlighted the depth of talent across the league.Reutersthepfa.comThe Playoffs

Final Thoughts

This PFA Premier League Team of the Year 2024-25 is more than an all-star XI—it encapsulates a season of high drama, stellar performances, and peer respect. Each player contributed uniquely—whether through leadership, creativity, goalscoring, or defensive mastery.