After a stellar midfield performances, Declan Rice has been named the Arsenal player of the season. Arsenal 2024/2025 player of the season award goes to Rice following an impressive campaign. He is also unfolded as one of Europe’s most complete midfielder as he made it to the UEFA Champions League team of the season.
A large number of Arsenal fans had their say as Rice earned more than half of the votes. The former West Ham strongman scooped 52 percent of the total to claim the award ahead of Bukayo Saka and David Raya who are second and third respectively.
With the stability and adaptability he showed all season, the outcome is hardly surprising. The English attacking midfielder displayed his masterclass in Arsenal midfield especially in last season campaign. Both in the domestic league and in Europe, Rice showed transposition in defense and attack as compared to his debut season. He was able to combine speed, stamina and a reflective calculated awareness which has helped the London side navigate past opponents. He iced his outstanding display with 9 goals and 10 assist across all competitions. He also won possession 156 times and created 59 chances, second to only Saka. His Exceptional input ultimately saw him earn nomination for the Premier League 2024/25 player of the season and a place in the UEFA Champions League team of the season.
Some of his big moments includes his brace free-kicks in the Champions League quarter-final first leg against LaLiga giant Real Madrid- a memory to remember, his thunderous strike against Man United and a control-driven display against Newcastle United.
Declan Rice incredible stamina is one factor that made him outstanding. His ability to defend, launch attacks, swift tackles and improved lethal set pieces has become a central part of the Gunners engine.
The 25 year old truly deserves this award, setting standards as a strong pacy midfielder that many young lads with will most like emulate.
Rice joined Arsenal in 2023 after he captained West Ham United to win the 2022/23 UEFA Conference league title with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Fiorentina in the final held at the Fortuna Arean in Prague.
