Nico O’Reilly arrived as a Manchester City player during the latter stages of the 2024-25 season. O’Reilly’s strong performances at the back end of a difficult season for City showed that the England international was destined to become an important player for his team. This season, Nico O’Reilly has gone on to become an England international and has also established himself as a starter for Pep Guardiola’s side. Given that Nico O’Reilly is only 21 years of age and has risen through City’s academy system, his rise to prominence at Manchester City has been one of the stories of the season. Today, Nico O’Reilly has been named the Premier League’s Young Player of the Season. It is a fitting reward for Nico O’Reilly’s brilliant 2025-26 season.
Nico O’Reilly has been named as the Premier League’s Young Player of the Season.
It has been announced today that Nico O’Reilly has been named as the Premier League’s Young Player of the Season. The England international has been superb throughout this season for Pep Guardiola’s side. Playing at left-back, or in midfield, or both during games, has seen O’Reilly rise to prominence for Manchester City. In the Premier League this season, O’Reilly played 34 out of 37 matches. He scored 5 goals and added 3 assists in the Premier League.
Speaking after being named as the Premier League’s Young Player of the Season, Nico O’Reilly said that he was proud to win the award. He also thanked his family and everyone at City for helping him throughout this season. He explained: “*I’m very proud to have won this award.*”
“*After my first appearances in senior football last season, I knew this year I could have the opportunity to play more and help the team as much as possible if I worked hard. To get so many minutes and earn the trust of the manager and my teammates has been the greatest achievement in my career so far.*”
“I am so grateful to my family and everyone at City because this wouldn’t have been possible without them.”
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— Premier League (@premierleague) May 23, 2026
Nico O’Reilly has been one of the best players for Manchester City this season and he is set for a big career.
Without a doubt, Nico O’Reilly has been one of Manchester City’s best, and most important, players this season. He started the season as a talented young player on the verge of breaking out. O’Reilly ends the season as a key member of his team. Also, Nico O’Reilly has made England’s World Cup squad which also shows just how much he has impressed this season.
Nico O’Reilly has fulfilled a complicated role for Pep Guardiola’s side this season. Typically, O’Reilly starts at left-back, and when City have possession, he becomes an attacking midfielder. This role suits Nico O’Reilly’s physical attributes and his technical ability. O’Reilly is an attacking midfielder, but playing at left-back allows him to help his team in multiple ways on the pitch. The fact that Nico O’Reilly has been tasked with such a complicated role by Pep Guardiola indicates how highly regarded he is at Manchester City. Given that Nico O’Reilly has shone in the role illustrates how good a player he can become.
Nico O’Reilly has been named the Premier League’s Young Player of the Season. He thoroughly deserves the award after his brilliant displays throughout this season. Today feels like the beginning of a special career for Nico O’Reilly. It will not be a shock to see him pick up more individual accolades across his career if his performances this season are anything to go by.