Bruno Fernandes, Nico O’Reilly Earn End Of Season Player Honors

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The seasoned talisman’s exceptional statistical output saw him emulate legendary top-flight creators Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne byreaching the 20-assist milestone.This latest administrative triumph follows his recentFWA Footballer of the Year coronation.Fernandes captured the individual prize over formidable title-winning Arsenal trio David Raya, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Declan Rice, alongside Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Brentford’s Igor Thiago.

City Prodigy Lands Youth Prize

Meanwhile, City starlet O’Reilly capped off a sensational breakthrough year under Pep Guardiola by winning the Young Player of the Season award.The 21-year-old academy graduate established himself as an indispensable tactical asset, registering 34 senior appearances across multiple positions, including left-back and central midfield.O’Reilly edged out contemporary nominees, includingRayan Cherki, Eli Junior Kroupi,Mateus Fernandes,Lewis Hall,Michael Kayode,Kobbie Mainoo, and Alex Scott.

World Cup Test Looms

O’Reilly must now quickly transition from local domestic success to the highest tier of international football after earning a spot inThomas Tuchel’s England World Cup squad.The versatile youngster enters the tournament in pristine form following match-winning Wembley displays in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals.

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Conversely, Fernandes shifts his focus towards the World Cup and his leading role with Portugal, while Michael Carrick and Manchester United look to take care of business in the transfer window.

2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026.Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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The opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa (3 p.m.ET) will stream for free on Tubi, as well as the USA’s opening match against Paraguay on June 12 (9 p.m.ET).

Reporting by GOAL.