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  1. Who is your young player of the season?published at 13:36 BST

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    Get Involved - 'Where is Roefs?'published at 13:34 BST

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    Where on earth is Robin Roefs or Noah Sadiki? Sunderland finished 7th with these two playing a huge majority of the games as Prem newcomers???

    Jamie, Whitley Bay

    Young player Robin Roefs

    Angela, Durham

  3. Alex Scottpublished at 13:33 BST

    Young player of the season

    Alex Scott of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Fulham at Vitality StadiumImage source, Getty Images

    Alex Scott continued to prove himself to be a key player for Bournemouth in the 2025-26 season.

    Despite only just returning to full fitness for the start of the season, he regained his place in the starting 11. He scored his first goal of the season on 13 September against Brighton in a 2-1 win.

    But did he do enough to win your vote for best young player?

    • Appearances: 37
    • Goals: 3
    • Assists: 1
    • Bournemouth's final position: 6th

    Nb: Stats are derived from Transfermarkt and are Premier League only.

  4. My young player of the season - Nico O'Reillypublished at 13:30 BST

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer

    Still only 21, established in Manchester City’s side and likely to start at left-back for England at the World Cup.

    Not just a fine defender, but a genuine goal threat, as he proved with both goals as City beat Arsenal 2-0 in The Carabao Cup Final at Wembley in March. Also helped City win the FA Cup in Pep Guardiola’s final season.

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    Get Involved - 'O'Reilly's impact on City's play is huge'published at 13:29 BST

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    Nico O'Reilly - young player of the season without question. His impact on City's play is huge - defensively, as a creative midfielder & penalty box finisher all in the same move. His natural talent & attitude together with Pep's guiding hand has produced a potential world beater.

    Paul, Northwich

    Manager of the season, Regis Le Bris. Player od the season, Morgan Gibbs White Signing of the season, Rayan Cherki Young player of the season, Nico O'Reilly.

    Tiny, Thailand

    Declan Rice = player of the season (didnt have a bad game throughout) Nico O’Reilly = young player of the season (was very influential in Man City performances and kept his head well) Granit Xhaka = signing of the season (transformed Sunderland and was an inspired signing

    Sarah, London

  6. My young player of the season - Nico O'Reillypublished at 13:28 BST

    Alex Howell
    BBC Sport Arsenal reporter

    The young player of the year award has to go to Nico O’Reilly. This season he’s made his England debut, is going to the World Cup as the Three Lions first choice fullback and scored two goals in a final while winning two trophies.

  7. My young player of the season - Nico O'Reillypublished at 13:27 BST

    Aadam Patel
    Football Reporter

    The 21-year-old has had a stellar breakout season and made that left-back position his own at Manchester City.

  8. My young player of the season - Nico O’Reillypublished at 13:26 BST

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport Chief Football News Reporter

    I have to admire how well Kobbie Mainoo has been done after being left out for the first half of the season at Manchester United. Also, I really like the look of Alex Scott at Bournemouth.

    But Nico O’Reilly has been one of the standout performers at Manchester City this season, which is a feat in itself given the talent in Pep Guardiola’s squad.

    He is clearly the best left-back in the Premier League at the moment and has also scored crucial goals.

    It will be interesting to see how his career evolves at City without Guardiola’s guiding hand but he is setting the standard for other young players to follow.

  9. Nico O'Reillypublished at 13:24 BST

    Young player of the season

    Nico O'Reilly of Manchester City during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Southampton at Wembley Stadium.Image source, Getty Images

    Nico O'Reilly enjoyed a breakout Premier League season with Manchester City in 2025-26.

    On the 22 March, the day after he turned 21, O'Reilly scored a brace in a 2-0 victory against Arsenal in the EFL Cup final, securing his club's ninth title in the competition.

    But did he do enough to win your vote for best young player?

    • Appearances: 34
    • Goals: 5
    • Assists: 3
    • Manchester City's final position: 2nd

    Nb: Stats are derived from Transfermarkt and are Premier League only.

  10. Kobbie Mainoopublished at 13:22 BST

    Young player of the season

    Kobbie Mainoo continued his rise as one of Manchester United's brightest stars during the 2025/26 season.

    The academy graduate netted the winner in a 3-2 victory over Liverpool, securing his club's place in the Champions League, and completing the first league double over Liverpool since the 2015–16 season.

    But did he do enough to win your vote for best young player?

    • Appearances: 28
    • Goals: 1
    • Assists: 2
    • Manchester United's final position: 3rd

    Nb: Stats are derived from Transfermarkt and are Premier League only.

    Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United celebrates scoring the third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.Image source, Getty Images
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    Get Involved - 'The only correct answer is Kroupi'published at 13:20 BST

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    There is only one correct answer and that is Kroupi - his goals to minutes ratio suggests we have a serious talent on our hands.

    Jim, Kent

    Surely a shout for signing of the season has to be Eli Junior Kroupi? He has been instrumental to Bournemouth's impressive season

    Liam, Manchester

  12. My young player of the season - Junior Kroupipublished at 13:19 BST

    Ciaran Kelly
    BBC Sport Newcastle United reporter

    Junior KroupiImage source, Getty Images

    Few forwards score against Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United in an individual season - let alone in their breakthrough campaign.

    But Junior Kroupi has repeatedly stepped up for Bournemouth.

    The 19-year-old was playing in Ligue 2 in France last season, but quickly adapted to life in the Premier League following his summer move from Lorient.

    In fact, no other teenager has ever bagged more goals (13) in a debut season in the Premier League.

    It feels just the start for the talented Frenchman.

  13. My young player of the season - Junior Kroupipublished at 13:15 BST

    Nizaar Kinsella
    BBC Sport Chelsea reporter

    It is uncommon to see a teenager reach double figures for goals in a Premier League season.

    The versatile 19-year-old attacker scored 13 goals in 33 Premier League appearances in his first full season at Bournemouth.

    Behind the scenes on the south coast, there is a belief that both Kroupi and Rayan are capable of winning the Ballon d’Or in the near future.

    It may prove difficult to keep hold of Kroupi, who is attracting interest from Champions League clubs, but Bournemouth will try after qualifying for European football for the first time in their history.

  14. My young player of the season - Junior Kroupipublished at 13:13 BST

    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

    Kroupi will go on to have a fantastic career. Bournemouth should enjoy him while they can.

  15. Junior Kroupipublished at 13:10 BST

    Young player of the season

    Eli Junior Kroupi of AFC Bournemouth celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium.Image source, Getty Images

    Junior Kroupi had quite the season in 2025/26. The French attacker impressed with his talent for scoring goals.

    In May 2026, he scored his thirteenth goal of the season against Manchester City, the highest number of goals scored by any teenager in a debut season in Premier League history, surpassing the previous record by Robbie Fowler and Robbie Keane.

    But did he do enough to win your vote for best young player?

    • Appearances: 33
    • Goals: 13
    • Assists: 0
    • Bournemouth's final position: 6th

    Nb: Stats are derived from Transfermarkt and are Premier League only.

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    Get Involved - 'Kayode can do everything'published at 13:07 BST

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    Michael Kayode is never going to be picked as the best young player by anyone but Brentford fans BUT I'm not sure I'd swap him for any other player in the PL (maybe only Timber). The kid can do everything.

    Rich, London

  17. Michael Kayodepublished at 13:05 BST

    Young player of the season

    MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 9: Michael Kayode of Brentford acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brentford at Etihad Stadium on May 9, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)Image source, Getty Images

    Michael Kayode made a big impact in his first full season at Premier League side Brentford.

    At only 21, Kayode has adapted well to English football, showing potential to become a future star in the Premier League.

    • Appearances: 37
    • Goal contributions: 2
    • Clean sheets: 8
    • Brentford's final position: 9th

    Nb: Stats are derived from Transfermarkt and are Premier League only.

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    Get Involved - 'Ngumoha has to be in the running'published at 13:02 BST

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    Rio Ngumoha HAS to be in the running for young player of the season.

    Tony, London

    Liverpool’s Rio Ngumoha was the the most exciting young player we saw last season.

    Tony, Liverpool

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    Get Involved - 'Travesty Hall is not on the plane'published at 12:59 BST

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    Young player of the season has to be Lewis Hall. The Geordies can’t stop singing about him. Met Tuchel in March and he seemed really keen on him then, especially with the LB spot up for grabs. Really don’t know what’s changed. Travesty he’s not on the plane.

    Bernard, Balmoral

  20. Lewis Hallpublished at 12:57 BST

    Young player of the season

    Lewis Hall of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Bournemouth at St James' Park.Image source, Getty Images

    Lewis Hall became an important part of Newcastle United's squad this season.

    Establishing himself as a reliable defender, showing himself to be potentially one of England's brightest defensive prospects, despite being overlooked by Thomas Tuchel for the World Cup.

    But did he do enough to win your vote for best young player?

    • Appearances: 30
    • Goal contributions: 2
    • Clean sheets: 3
    • Newcastle United's final position: 12th

    Nb: Stats are derived from Transfermarkt and are Premier League only.