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Declan Rice has been voted Arsenal’s Player of the Season for the 2024/25 campaign, earning a dominant 52% of the fan vote following a sensational year in midfield. The England international’s consistent brilliance and growing influence under Mikel Arteta have made him a cornerstone of the Gunners’ squad.
Signed from West Ham United in the summer of 2023 for a club-record £105 million, Rice has quickly become indispensable at the Emirates. This season, the 26-year-old thrived in a more advanced No. 8 role, blending his trademark defensive work with increased attacking contributions.
Among his standout performances was a vital winning goal against Newcastle United, which secured Arsenal’s place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. He also delivered a spectacular brace of free kicks against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, earning man-of-the-match honours and helping the Gunners reach the semi-finals.
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Rice’s exceptional form earned him a place in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season, despite Arsenal narrowly missing out on major silverware. His leadership, consistency, and resilience stood out in a campaign that saw key players such as Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Ødegaard struggle with injuries.
From heroic tackles to jaw-dropping free-kicks…
Declan Rice is our Player of the Season with 52% of the vote 🥇
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 6, 2025
Rice ended the season with personal bests in goals and assists, playing a decisive role in four of Arsenal’s final six Premier League matches, including the crucial winner against Newcastle. His availability and consistency helped stabilise a squad hit hard by injuries, guiding Arsenal to a third consecutive second-place finish in the league.
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On social media platform X, fans hailed the midfielder’s achievement. One supporter posted, “Declan Fvcking Rice. Well deserved, King,” while another wrote, “Declan Rice is officially Arsenal’s Player of the Season.”
Rice beat Bukayo Saka and David Raya to the award, underlining his immense popularity among fans and his growing stature within the team.
Looking ahead, Declan Rice has already urged the club to invest in the squad during the summer transfer window to challenge Premier League champions Liverpool more effectively in the upcoming season. His comments have sparked anticipation of a busy window as Arsenal aim to build on their progress and end their wait for major silverware.
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