Richard Kone named League One Player of the YearAfrican stars shone brightly on August 19 during the Professional Footballers’ Association Awards

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Mark Hughes, Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Ronaldo, Bale, De Bruyne and Salah have all won twice. Henry (2003 and 2004), Ronaldo (2007 and 2008) and De Bruyne (2020 and 2021) are the only players to win the award in consecutive years.

Texas Tech senior defensive back Cole Wisniewski was named to the Comeback Player of the Year watch list, as he plans to make his return from injury this season.

The 2025 Pueblo Chieftain Fan’s Choice Preseason Player of the Year ballot is here. Who do you think is the best football player in the Pueblo area?

Utah Utes football standouts Levani Damuni and Michael Mokofisi have been named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Comeback Player of the Year Award, the

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey have been voted the men’s and women’s player of the year in English soccer for last season at the Professional Footballers’ Association awards.