A Manchester City youngster enjoyed a breakout season and it has been rewarded
A Manchester City youngster enjoyed a breakout season and it has been rewarded 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.