Football Awards for 2025/26
Football Awards for 2025/26
2025/26年度足球獎項
Introduction
The PFA and La Liga announced the best players for the 2025/26 season. Arsenal and Barcelona players did very well.
PFA 與 La Liga 宣布了 2025/26 賽季的最佳球員。阿森納與巴塞隆納的球員表現非常出色。
Main Body
Arsenal won the league. Now, three Arsenal players are on the list for Men's Player of the Year. Bruno Fernandes is also a top choice because he helped his team many times.
阿森納贏得了聯賽。現在有三名阿森納球員入圍年度最佳男球員名單。Bruno Fernandes 也是熱門人選，因為他多次幫助球隊。
Some people are unhappy about the Young Player list. Some players on the list did not play many games. Rayan Cherki is on both the young and old player lists.
有些人對最佳年輕球員名單感到不滿。名單中有些球員並沒有出賽太多場次。Rayan Cherki 同時出現在年輕球員與成年球員名單中。
In the women's league, Manchester City players are on the list. Bunny Shaw scored 21 goals. Other players from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United are also there.
在女子聯賽方面，曼城球員入圍了名單。Bunny Shaw 攻入 21 球。其他來自阿森納、切爾西與曼聯的球員也名列其中。
In Spain, Lamine Yamal is the Player of the Season. He is 18 years old. He helped Barcelona win the title. Hansi Flick is the Coach of the Year.
在西班牙，Lamine Yamal 是年度最佳球員。他今年 18 歲。他幫助巴塞隆納贏得冠軍。Hansi Flick 是年度最佳教練。
Conclusion
The PFA will announce the winners on August 25, 2026. Lamine Yamal wants to play for Spain in the World Cup.
PFA 將於 2026 年 8 月 25 日公布獲獎者。Lamine Yamal 希望代表西班牙參加世界盃。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ Quick Focus: Talking about People
In this text, we see how to describe people and their achievements using simple patterns.
1. Saying who someone is
We use is or are to identify people:
- Lamine Yamal is the Player of the Season. → (1 person)
- Manchester City players are on the list. → (More than 1 person)
2. Describing a job or role
Just use is + the + Job Name:
- Hansi Flick is the Coach of the Year.
3. Past Action → Result Look at how we explain why someone is good using simple past verbs:
- He helped Barcelona win. Now he is the Player of the Season.
- Bunny Shaw scored 21 goals. She is on the list.
Vocabulary Tip:
- Top choice = The best option.
- Unhappy = Not happy.
Vocabulary Learning
Review of the 2025/26 PFA and La Liga Individual Awards
2025/26 賽季 PFA 與 La Liga 個人獎項回顧
Introduction
The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) and La Liga have announced the shortlists and winners for the 2025/26 season. These awards highlight the impressive performances of players from Arsenal and FC Barcelona.
職業球員協會 (PFA) 與 La Liga 已公布 2025/26 賽季的入圍名單與得獎者。這些獎項凸顯了阿森納與 FC 巴塞隆納球員的出色表現。
Main Body
The PFA Men's Player of the Year list features several Arsenal players after the club won its first Premier League title in 22 years. Nominees include Declan Rice, Gabriel Magalhães, and David Raya, who won the Golden Glove with 19 clean sheets. Other candidates include Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki, and Bruno Fernandes. Fernandes is considered a top favorite because he has already won the FWA Footballer of the Year and Premier League Player of the Season awards, supported by a record 21 assists.
PFA 年度最佳男子球員名單中包含多名阿森納球員，因為該球會贏得了 22 年來的首個英超冠軍。入圍者包括 Declan Rice、Gabriel Magalhães，以及憑藉 19 場零封贏得金手套獎的 David Raya。其他候選人包括 Erling Haaland、Rayan Cherki 與 Bruno Fernandes。Fernandes 被視為頭號熱門，因為他已贏得 FWA 年度最佳球員與英超賽季最佳球員獎，並擁有紀錄性的 21 次助攻。
Meanwhile, the PFA Young Player of the Year category has faced some criticism regarding how players are chosen. While Nico O'Reilly and Junior Kroupi are the favorites, some observers have questioned the inclusion of players with very little game time, such as Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha. Additionally, in the Women's Super League (WSL), Manchester City's Bunny Shaw and Yui Hasegawa are nominated following their team's domestic double. Other nominees include Alessia Russo, Lauren James, Jess Park, and Kirsty Hanson.
與此同時，PFA 年度最佳新秀獎的球員選拔方式面臨一些批評。雖然 Nico O'Reilly 與 Junior Kroupi 是熱門人選，但部分觀察員質疑為何納入出場時間極少的球員，例如 Max Dowman 與 Rio Ngumoha。此外，在女子超級聯賽 (WSL) 中，曼城的 Bunny Shaw 與 Yui Hasegawa 在球隊達成國內雙冠王後獲提名。其他入圍者包括 Alessia Russo、Lauren James、Jess Park 與 Kirsty Hanson。
In Spain, Lamine Yamal was named La Liga's Player of the Season. Although he missed the final six matches due to injuries, the 18-year-old helped Barcelona keep their title with 16 goals and nearly 12 assists. Consequently, he won three Player of the Month awards during the season. Furthermore, Hansi Flick was recognized as the Coach of the Year.
在西班牙，Lamine Yamal 被命名為 La Liga 賽季最佳球員。雖然他因傷錯過最後六場比賽，但這位 18 歲球員以 16 個進球和近 12 次助攻幫助巴塞隆納守住冠軍。因此，他在賽季期間贏得了三次月度最佳球員。此外，Hansi Flick 被認可為年度最佳教練。
Conclusion
The PFA winners will be officially announced on August 25, 2026, in Manchester. At the same time, Lamine Yamal is focusing on his recovery to join the Spanish national team for the next World Cup.
PFA 的得獎名單將於 2026 年 8 月 25 日在曼徹斯特正式公布。與此同時，Lamine Yamal 正專注於康復，以加入西班牙國家隊參加下一屆世界盃。
Vocabulary Learning
The 'Connective Jump': Moving from Simple to Sophisticated
At the A2 level, you probably use and, but, and because for everything. To reach B2, you need to signal the logic of your sentences. This text contains three 'Power Connectors' that change how a reader perceives your argument.
⚡ The Logic Shift
1. The 'Contrast' Bridge: Although
- A2 Style: "He missed six matches. He helped Barcelona win." (Two separate facts)
- B2 Style: "Although he missed the final six matches... he helped Barcelona keep their title."
- Coach's Tip: Use Although to introduce a problem, then immediately provide a surprising success. It creates a 'drama' in the sentence that simple sentences lack.
2. The 'Result' Bridge: Consequently
- A2 Style: "He scored many goals. So, he won the award."
- B2 Style: "...he helped Barcelona keep their title... Consequently, he won three Player of the Month awards."
- Coach's Tip: Consequently is the academic cousin of so. Use it when you want to sound professional and show a direct cause-and-effect relationship.
3. The 'Addition' Bridge: Furthermore
- A2 Style: "Hansi Flick is the coach. He is also the Coach of the Year."
- B2 Style: "...he won three awards. Furthermore, Hansi Flick was recognized as the Coach of the Year."
- Coach's Tip: Don't just add information with and. Use Furthermore to signal that you are adding a new, important point to your list.
🚀 Quick Upgrade Chart
| Instead of... (A2) | Try using... (B2) | Effect on listener |
|---|---|---|
| But | Although | Sounds more analytical |
| So | Consequently | Sounds more logical |
| And / Also | Furthermore | Sounds more organized |
Vocabulary Learning
Analysis of 2025/26 Professional Footballers' Association and La Liga Individual Accolades
2025/26 職業球員協會及西甲個人獎項分析
Introduction
The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) and La Liga have announced their respective shortlists and winners for the 2025/26 season, highlighting dominant performances from Arsenal and FC Barcelona.
職業球員協會 (PFA) 與西甲聯賽已公布 2025/26 賽季的入圍名單與得獎者，突顯了阿森納與 FC 巴塞隆納的主導表現。
Main Body
The PFA Men's Player of the Year shortlist is characterized by a significant presence from Arsenal, following the club's first Premier League title in 22 years. Nominees include Declan Rice, Gabriel Magalhães, and David Raya, the latter of whom secured the Golden Glove with 19 clean sheets. They are joined by Manchester City's Erling Haaland, who recorded 27 league goals, Rayan Cherki, and Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes. Fernandes enters the selection as a primary contender, having already secured the FWA Footballer of the Year and Premier League Player of the Season awards, supported by a record 21 assists.
PFA 年度最佳男球員的入圍名單以阿森納球員的大量出現為特徵，這是繼該球隊時隔 22 年首度奪得英超冠軍後的结果。入圍者包括 Declan Rice、Gabriel Magalhães 以及 David Raya，後者以 19 場零封奪得金手套獎。與他們一同入圍的還有曼城的 Erling Haaland（聯賽攻入 27 球）、Rayan Cherki 以及曼聯的 Bruno Fernandes。Fernandes 作為主要競爭者進入篩選，他此前已獲得 FWA 年度最佳球員及英超賽季最佳球員獎項，並以創紀錄的 21 次助攻獲得支持。
Parallelly, the PFA Young Player of the Year category has encountered public scrutiny regarding the selection criteria. While Nico O'Reilly and Junior Kroupi are regarded as frontrunners, the inclusion of players with limited competitive minutes, such as Max Dowman—who made six league appearances—and Rio Ngumoha, has prompted criticism from observers. Rayan Cherki and Kobbie Mainoo also feature on this list, with Cherki notably being the sole individual nominated for both the senior and youth awards.
與此同時，PFA 年度最佳新秀獎的入選標準遭到公眾質疑。雖然 Nico O'Reilly 與 Junior Kroupi 被視為領跑者，但名單中包含了比賽時間有限的球員，例如僅出場 6 場聯賽的 Max Dowman 以及 Rio Ngumoha，這引起了觀察者的批評。Rayan Cherki 與 Kobbie Mainoo 亦在名單中，值得注意的是，Cherki 是唯一一位同時被提名成年與新秀獎項的個人。
In the Women's Super League (WSL), the PFA shortlist reflects Manchester City's domestic double. Bunny Shaw, who netted 21 goals, and Yui Hasegawa are nominated alongside Alessia Russo of Arsenal, Lauren James of Chelsea, Jess Park of Manchester United, and Kirsty Hanson of Aston Villa. Additionally, the youth shortlist for the women's game includes Alyssa Thompson and Veerle Buurman of Chelsea, alongside Olivia Smith, Toko Koga, Freya Godfrey, and Laura Blindkilde-Brown.
在女子超級聯賽 (WSL) 中，PFA 入圍名單反映了曼城在國內賽事的雙冠表現。攻入 21 球的 Bunny Shaw 與 Yui Hasegawa 與阿森納的 Alessia Russo、切爾西的 Lauren James、曼聯的 Jess Park 及亞斯頓維拉的 Kirsty Hanson一同入圍。此外，女子青年入圍名單包括切爾西的 Alyssa Thompson 與 Veerle Buurman，以及 Olivia Smith、Toko Koga、Freya Godfrey 和 Laura Blindkilde-Brown。
In the Spanish domestic circuit, Lamine Yamal has been designated La Liga's Player of the Season. Despite experiencing pubalgia and a hamstring injury that necessitated his absence for the final six matches, the 18-year-old contributed 16 goals and 11 to 12 assists to facilitate Barcelona's title retention. His performance earned him three Player of the Month awards in a single campaign. Concurrently, Hansi Flick was named Coach of the Year.
在西班牙國內賽事中，Lamine Yamal 被指定為西甲賽季最佳球員。儘管因恥骨聯合炎及大腿後肌受傷而缺席最後 6 場比賽，這位 18 歲球員仍貢獻了 16 個進球與 11 至 12 次助攻，助力巴塞隆納衛冕冠軍。他的表現使他在單一賽季中獲得了三次月度最佳球員。同時，Hansi Flick 被命名為年度最佳教練。
Conclusion
The PFA award winners will be formally announced on August 25, 2026, in Manchester, while Lamine Yamal seeks to integrate into the Spanish national squad for the upcoming World Cup following his recovery.
PFA 獲獎名單將於 2026 年 8 月 25 日在曼徹斯特正式公布，而 Lamine Yamal 在康復後，將尋求入選西班牙國家隊以參加即將到來的世界盃。
Vocabulary Learning
The Architecture of 'High-Density' Nominalization
To transition from B2 to C2, a writer must move beyond the Subject + Verb + Object dependency and embrace conceptual density. The provided text exemplifies this through the strategic use of nominalization—turning actions and qualities into nouns to create a formal, analytical distance.
⚡ The Precision Pivot: From Process to Entity
Consider the phrase: "the PFA Young Player of the Year category has encountered public scrutiny regarding the selection criteria."
- B2 Approach (Process-oriented): "People have criticized how the PFA selected the Young Player of the Year."
- C2 Approach (Entity-oriented): "...encountered public scrutiny regarding the selection criteria."
By transforming the verb criticize into the noun scrutiny and the action of selecting into the noun criteria, the author shifts the focus from the people (the critics) to the phenomenon (the scrutiny). This is the hallmark of academic and high-level journalistic English.
🛠 Linguistic Deconstruction: The 'Abstract Noun + Modifier' Cluster
Observe the text's reliance on complex noun phrases to pack maximum information into minimum space:
- "Significant presence" Instead of saying "many players from Arsenal were nominated," the author uses a noun phrase to quantify the impact.
- "Domestic double" A condensed cultural shorthand that replaces a long explanation of winning two trophies.
- "Title retention" Replaces the clunky "the act of keeping the title they already had."
🎓 Masterclass Application: The 'Nominal Shift'
To achieve C2 fluency, practice the Nominal Shift. Take a causal sentence and crystallize it into a conceptual one:
- Baseline: Lamine Yamal was injured, but he still helped Barcelona win because he scored many goals.
- C2 Synthesis: Despite an injury-induced absence, Yamal's offensive contributions were pivotal to Barcelona's title retention.
Key C2 takeaway: Stop describing what happened; start describing the state of what happened. Replace active verbs with precise, abstract nouns to elevate the register from 'storytelling' to 'analysis'.