The English Premier League (EPL) has announced the nominees for the Young Player of the Season award for the 2023/24 campaign. This prestigious award recognizes the outstanding contributions of young players in the league, and this year's nominees showcase the incredible talent and potential of the next generation of football stars.
The nominees are, according to Premier League:
- Phil Foden (Manchester City) - A central attacking midfielder who has been instrumental in City's quest for a historic fourth consecutive Premier League title, contributing 24 goals, including two memorable hat-tricks.
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City) - A prolific striker who has been unstoppable, leading the Castrol Golden Boot race with an astounding 25 goals in just 28 appearances.
- Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) - A Sweden striker who has earned his nomination for the second consecutive year with his impressive goal involvements, scoring 20 goals in 27 matches.
- Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United) - A young English midfielder who has been a revelation for Manchester United, scoring two crucial goals, including a late winner against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea) - An ex-Man City midfielder who has enjoyed a stellar debut season at Stamford Bridge, matching Chelsea legends Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard's records.
- Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) - An England international who has been a standout performer for Mikel Arteta's side, leading both the scoring and assisting charts with 16 goals and nine assists.
- William Saliba (Arsenal) - A French center-back who has been a rock in defense, keeping an impressive 17 clean sheets, the most in the league.
- Destiny Udogie (Tottenham) - A young defender who has made a significant impact in his debut Premier League season, contributing five goal involvements and 68 tackles despite his campaign being cut short by injury.