The new Premier League season is almost here, and while attention is naturally focused on who will lift the trophy, there is another fascinating outright market to consider: who will be crowned the league’s best player?
Last season’s race featured some of the division’s biggest names, and several of them are prominent in the betting once again. Bruno Fernandes ultimately claimed the Premier League Player of the Season award after a superb campaign in which he equalled the competition’s single-season assist record with 20.
From Erling Haaland chasing goals to Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka potentially spearheading another Arsenal title challenge, here are some of the leading contenders in the 2026/27 Player of the Year odds with Bet9ja.
Haaland Heads the Market
Odds – 6.50
It is hardly surprising to see Erling Haaland sitting at the top of the market.
The Manchester City striker remains one of the most devastating goalscorers in world football and enters another season as an obvious candidate to challenge for the Golden Boot.
Haaland was among the six players shortlisted for the 2026 PFA Players’ Player of the Year award after another impressive campaign.
City may be entering a new era under Enzo Maresca, but if they are to wrestle the Premier League trophy back from Arsenal, another huge season from their Norwegian number nine could be crucial.
Can Bruno Fernandes Do It Again?
Odds – 7.00
Last season’s Premier League Player of the Season is only narrowly behind Haaland at 7.00.
Fernandes was outstanding as Manchester United climbed back into the Champions League places, finishing the league campaign with eight goals and a record-equalling 20 assists while creating more chances than any other player.
The challenge now is to do it all again.
United are 7.00 to win the Premier League, and if Michael Carrick’s side can turn last season’s improvement into a genuine title challenge, their captain could once again be right at the heart of it.
Arsenal Dominate the Contenders
The defending champions have no shortage of candidates.
Declan Rice – 9.00
William Saliba – 9.00
Bukayo Saka – 11.00
Rice was one of the standout performers during Arsenal’s title-winning campaign and finished second to Fernandes in the Football Writers’ Association voting.
Saka, meanwhile, remains one of Arsenal’s biggest attacking threats and could easily force his way into the conversation if he produces the numbers to match another successful season for the Gunners.
Saliba is also 9.00, although his injury suffered at the World Cup could complicate his chances if he misses a significant portion of the campaign.
And Arsenal could soon add another Player of the Year contender…
Bruno Guimaraes to impress in North London?
Odds – 17.00
One price that suddenly looks particularly interesting is Bruno Guimaraes at 17.00.
Arsenal have reportedly agreed a £75m deal with Newcastle for the Brazilian midfielder, with Guimarães now expected to undergo a medical ahead of completing the move.
Put him alongside Rice in the midfield of the defending champions and Arsenal could have one of the strongest central partnerships in the division.
Guimarães has already established himself as a leading Premier League midfielder at Newcastle. If he makes the move and becomes an integral part of another Arsenal title challenge, 17.00 could be worth watching.
Cherki and Semenyo Lead City’s Other Contenders
Haaland isn’t City’s only candidate.
Rayan Cherki – 13.00
Phil Foden – 17.00
Antoine Semenyo – 17.00
Cherki and Semenyo both impressed last season, with the pair featuring prominently in the end-of-season awards conversation.
Semenyo finished with 16 Premier League goals after moving from Bournemouth to City midway through the campaign, while Cherki joined Haaland on the six-man PFA Player of the Year shortlist.
Foden at 17.00 provides another interesting option if he can rediscover his very best form.
Could Palmer Bounce Back
Odds – 17.00
Chelsea’s disappointing season meant Cole Palmer wasn’t quite as prominent in the individual awards conversation as he had been previously.
But 2026/27 offers a fresh start.
Xabi Alonso has arrived, Chelsea have strengthened heavily and they don’t have European football to contend with.
If the Blues’ new-look side clicks and Palmer returns to his devastating best, 17.00 could prove a tempting early price.
The Other Names to Watch
There is plenty of quality further down the market.
Alexander Isak is 15.00, while Viktor Gyökeres and Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz are both available at 21.00.
Virgil van Dijk, Dominik Szoboszlai, Martin Odegaard, Morgan Rogers and Gabriel Magalhães can all be backed at 26.00, with Youri Tielemans and Reece James further out at 34.00.
With so much uncertainty surrounding this season’s title race, the Player of the Year battle could be equally unpredictable.
PFA Player of the Year 2026/27 Winner Odds
The leading Bet9ja prices are:
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | 6.50 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 7.00 |
| Declan Rice | 9.00 |
| William Saliba | 9.00 |
| Bukayo Saka | 11.00 |
| Rayan Cherki | 13.00 |
| Alexander Isak | 15.00 |
| Phil Foden | 17.00 |
| Antoine Semenyo | 17.00 |
| Bruno Guimarães | 17.00 |
| Cole Palmer | 17.00 |
| Elliot Anderson | 17.00 |
| Viktor Gyökeres | 21.00 |
| Florian Wirtz | 21.00 |
Who are you backing to be the standout star of 2026/27? Bet on the Premier League Player of the Year with Bet9ja!
