Paul McGrath (footballer)
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Paul McGrath is an Irish former professional footballer, who played as a defender. Regarded as one of the greatest centre-backs in modern football and one of Ireland's greatest ever footballers, McGra
McGrath in 2018
Street art dedicated to McGrath outside Richmond Park, home ground of his first club St Patrick's Athletic.
The Professional Footballers' Association Men's Players' Player of the Year is an annual award given to the player who is adjudged to have been the best of the year in English football. The award has
Paul McGrath (footballer)
…majority of his career at Aston Villa and Manchester United (seven seasons apiece). As of August 2025, he is one of only six defenders to have won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award. He also played for St Patrick's Athletic, Derby County and Sheffield United. A long-time member of the Republic of Ireland national team, McGrath…
2026 winner Bruno Fernandes
Mohamed Salah has the most Player of the Year awards, with three.
Andy Gray was the first player to win the Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards in the same season.
Mark Hughes was the first player to win the Player of the Year award twice.