The Premier League has shortlisted eight players for the EA SPORTS Player of the Month award for January 2026, highlighting standout performances amid team resurgences and individual breakthroughs. Fans can vote alongside expert panels to decide the winner, with results due next week. The nominees include rising stars and established talents who contributed goals and assists in key matches.
The English Premier League announced the nominees for January 2026's EA SPORTS Player of the Month award on February 5, 2026, inviting fans to participate in the selection process. Voting remains open until 12:00 GMT on Monday, February 9, 2026, via the league's website, where selections will combine with expert opinions to crown the winner the following week.
Brighton & Hove Albion's Yasin Ayari earned a nomination with two goals and two assists in four games, including strikes against Fulham and Burnley, plus assists in draws with Manchester City and Everton. Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu shone in an unbeaten month under interim coach Michael Carrick, scoring twice—including against Manchester City and Arsenal—and providing an assist.
Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez netted three goals and an assist in five matches, thriving under new manager Liam Rosenior with stoppage-time equalizers against Manchester City and a winner versus West Ham United. Bournemouth's 19-year-old Junior Kroupi scored three times, matching Europe's top teenage tally, in wins over Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
West Ham United's Crysencio Summerville broke a scoring drought with three goals in five games, contributing to victories against Tottenham and Sunderland despite three losses. Brentford's Igor Thiago, a previous November winner, added five goals—including a hat-trick against Everton—to chase the Golden Boot.
Fulham's Harry Wilson, shortlisted for the second straight month, scored three in five outings, including late winners against Chelsea and Brighton. Liverpool's Florian Wirtz recorded three goals and an assist in six games, aiding a 4-1 win over Newcastle United amid a mixed month.
This award recognizes January's top performer, following winners like Dominic Calvert-Lewin in December. Manager nominations were also revealed, including Carrick and Rosenior, but the player shortlist captures the month's attacking flair.
