Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers has been named the 2024–25 PFA Young Player of the Year, following a sensational breakthrough season that captured the attention of peers and pundits alike. At just 23, Rogers emerged as one of English football’s most compelling young talents, delivering a campaign filled with standout performances.
He amassed an impressive 14 goals and 16 assists across all competitions for Villa, including a spectacular Champions League hat-trick against Celtic. In the Premier League, his 10 assists placed him among the top providers in the league.
The award puts him ahead of a competitive shortlist that featured Liam Delap, Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Ethan Nwaneri.
This recognition by the Professional Footballers’ Association—voted on by fellow professionals—underscores the respect and admiration Rogers has earned within the game.
Rogers’s victory was part of a star-studded night at the PFA Awards, where Mohamed Salah made history by becoming the first man to win the Men’s Player of the Year award three times, while Mariona Caldentey secured the Women’s Player of the Year honor.
Rogers’s age bracket has shifted over the years; previously, the award was limited to players aged 21 or under, but has broadened to include those up to 23, reflecting changes in modern football development.
A journey through the academy systems of West Bromwich Albion, Manchester City, and Middlesbrough, followed by a move to Aston Villa in 2024, set the stage for this breakout season.
His award marks the latest in a string of personal achievements, as he also claimed the Aston Villa Young Player of the Season and The Athletic’s Premier League Young Player of the Season accolades for 2024–25.
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