Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo has etched his name into the history books by becoming the first player from his country to be selected for the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Premier League Team of the Year. The 26-year-old forward earned this prestigious recognition from his fellow professionals following a stellar 2025/26 campaign that firmly established him among the division’s most dangerous attackers.
Semenyo began his phenomenal season at AFC Bournemouth before making a high-profile January transfer to Manchester City for approximately £62.5 million. He seamlessly adapted to Pep Guardiola’s squad, maintaining his explosive form to finish the Premier League campaign with 17 goals combined across both clubs. Across all competitions, the powerful winger amassed 21 goals and six assists in 48 appearances.
His impact at the Etihad Stadium was immediate and decisive, significantly contributing to Manchester City’s domestic cup double. Semenyo proved his worth on the biggest stages, most notably scoring the winning goal with a spectacular back-flick in City’s 1-0 FA Cup final victory against Chelsea. He also enjoyed a dazzling debut in the FA Cup against Exeter City earlier in the year, registering a goal and an assist in a 10-1 thrashing.
The PFA Team of the Year was heavily dominated by Arsenal and Manchester City players. Semenyo was joined in the elite lineup by his City teammates Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki, and Nico O’Reilly. While Semenyo’s remarkable performances also earned him a nomination for the prestigious PFA Players’ Player of the Year award, the individual prize ultimately went to Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes.
This landmark achievement is not just a personal milestone for Semenyo but a proud moment for Ghanaian football, highlighting the nation’s growing presence and influence at the very pinnacle of the English game.