The Athletic Awards: Vote for Young Players

The voting for two prestigious awards is now open as part of The Athletic's annual end-of-season recognition. Fans can cast their votes for both the men's and women's young player of the category through the official voting platform. mchezo.life

The shortlists were compiled by The Athletic's team of Premier League and Women's Super League experts, with eligible players required to have been aged 21 or under as of July 1, 2025. The awards show will be broadcast later this month across social media platforms and also made available as a podcast. Voting will close on Tuesday, May 5, giving readers just a short window to have their say on the season's standout young talents.