The Premier League Player of the Season award recognises the standout individual in each campaign, a player whose performances, influence, and consistency have defined their team’s success. Across the years, some names have stood out not just once, but multiple times, etching themselves into Premier League history.
Here is a star-studded all-time XI built entirely from players who have won the award at least once, with some earning it more than once, spanning from the mid-90s to the present day.
Goalkeeper
Peter Schmeichel – 1995/96
A commanding presence in Manchester United’s double-winning season, Schmeichel’s leadership and shot-stopping were pivotal to Sir Alex Ferguson’s side.
Defence
Vincent Kompany – 2011/12
The heartbeat of Manchester City’s first Premier League title-winning side, Kompany was a defensive rock and a leader who scored crucial goals.
Nemanja Vidić – 2008/09 & 2010/11
One of the few players to win the award twice, Vidić was a defensive powerhouse, combining physical dominance with impeccable positioning.
Virgil van Dijk – 2018/19
Liverpool’s title push was built on Van Dijk’s commanding displays at the back, as he brought composure and leadership to a transformed defence.
Midfield
N’Golo Kanté – 2016/17
The Frenchman’s energy, intelligence, and ball-winning ability were central to Chelsea’s title-winning season under Antonio Conte.
Patrick Vieira – 2000/01
Arsenal’s captain and midfield enforcer, Vieira combined steel with style, dictating play while providing defensive stability.
Right Midfield: Kevin De Bruyne – 2019/20 & 2021/22
One of the league’s greatest ever playmakers, De Bruyne’s vision and passing range lit up Manchester City’s title-winning campaigns.
Left Midfield: Frank Lampard – 2004/05
Lampard’s goals from midfield were key to Chelsea’s record-breaking season under José Mourinho, as they won their first Premier League title.
Attack
Right Forward: Mohamed Salah – 2017/18 & 2024/25
A two-time winner, Salah’s pace, skill, and clinical finishing have redefined Liverpool’s attack, with record-breaking goal tallies in both seasons.
Striker: Thierry Henry – 2003/04 & 2005/06
The Frenchman’s elegance, flair, and lethal finishing made him the most feared striker in the league, spearheading Arsenal’s unbeaten Invincibles season.
Left Forward: Cristiano Ronaldo – 2006/07 & 2007/08
Back-to-back winner Ronaldo combined dazzling skill with prolific goalscoring, helping Manchester United to both domestic and European glory.
A Team of Serial Winners
This XI features 14 Player of the Season awards between them, highlighting their individual brilliance and impact. From Schmeichel’s command between the posts to the devastating attacking trio of Salah, Henry, and Ronaldo, this is a lineup built for dominance.