By Arsenal F.C. dominated the 2026 London Football Awards, claiming multiple honours across the men’s and women’s teams as well as recognition for community impact.
Mikel Arteta was named Manager of the Year after guiding Arsenal to the top of the Premier League table and leading the club to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2009.
Midfielder Declan Rice won the Premier League Player of the Year award. The prize was presented by former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott in recognition of Rice’s outstanding performances in the club’s title push. Goalkeeper David Raya was also honoured, receiving the Goalkeeper of the Year award for the second consecutive season.
Arsenal’s women’s team also enjoyed success as striker Alessia Russo was named Women’s Super League Player of the Year following an impressive campaign under coach Renée Slegers in the Women’s Super League.
The ceremony also recognised off-field contributions, with Eberechi Eze receiving the inaugural PFA Men’s Player in the Community Champion Award for his charitable work through the Eze Foundation.
Held at Exhibition White City in London, the awards highlighted Arsenal’s strong presence across the capital, reflecting the club’s impressive performances on the pitch and its wider impact within the community.
