PFA Player of the Year 19/20 Odds

The Premier League title may be all wrapped up, but there is still another prestigious award up for grabs.

Fans argue and debate over who should be the PFA Player of the Year every single season, as selecting one standout individual, from one club, over the course of an campaign is by no means an easy task.

Liverpool have taken home the past two awards in the shape of Virgil van Dijk and Mohammed Salah, with the Reds being the favourites to make it three in a row this year too. This is no doubt expected, given their league dominance, but we must acknowledge that the award is given to the 'best individual'.

Jurgen Klopp's side gain recognition for their overall teamwork and although there are some world-class talents in their squad, other players cannot be ruled out simply because they didn't win the league title. We've looked into SkyBet's odds below.

At 11/10, Jordan Henderson is the big outright favourite to win this season's PFA Player of the Year award.

The Englishman's rise to the top in Merseyside has been well documented, overcoming much adversity early on in his Liverpool career, going on to captain the Reds to their sixth Champions League title. Henderson's progression certainly helps his cause in winning this year's award, as his narrative is certainly an inspirational one for voters to warm too.

The fact that he has now also captained Liverpool to their first ever Premier League title will not go unnoticed either. Although many will argue against this sentimental factor, as it somewhat downplays the 'meaning' behind the award, it is the reality.

As the beating heartbeat in the middle of the park, Henderson is an integral part of Liverpool's set-up. His presence in that midfield is crucial to triggering their press and his distribution is always tidy. It won't come as a surprise to readers to see the league winning captain be made the favourite for the award.

Second in line for the award is Sadio Mane at 9/4. With fifteen goals and nine assists to his name in the league, his standpoint in being one of the frontrunners is certainly justified.

The Senegalese forward has been instrumental down that left flank, coming inside and helping formulate one of the most dangerous frontlines in Europe.

Much praise is often placed on Mane's attacking output, but it's defensive workrate which makes him such a unique talent. The winger epitomises everything Klopp demands from his team, and he often stands out whenever the Reds take to the field.

His individual stats are up there with the league's most prolific forwards and alongside his overall influence on games, many may fancy this selection at a rather generous 9/4.

The only player in the top seven of this market to not feature for Liverpool is Kevin De Bruyne.

Although Manchester City have endured a disappointing campaign by their own standards, the Belgian has not dropped off. In fact, it could be argued that his game has been elevated. The midfielder is the only player the division to hit double digits in both goals and assists, making his 9/2 price quite the surprise.

In terms of the 'best individual' of the season, it is hard to look past De Bruyne's numbers. It's quite remarkable to digest that he's directly contributed to twenty-six of City's league goals this season, and he cannot be ruled out of this award.

His playmaking abilities are unprecedented, and we expect his big price of 9/2 to be a popular pick with punters.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the only man to win back-to-back PFA Player of the Year awards, and Van Dijk is 6/1 to share this piece of history. The Dutchman has been as consistent as ever this season, with Liverpool boasting the best defensive record in the division.

They have conceded just 21 goals this season - 8 less than any other club in the league. Van Dijk has transformed the Red's defensive line since arriving back in 2018, and his effectiveness has been further highlighted in this campaign.

Two other Liverpool defensive figures also find themselves in the run-in. Trent Alexander-Arnold's odds of 11/1 certainly stand out, given that he has registered twelve assists from that right-back spot this season.

Fabinho comes in at 40/1 and whilst his influence is greatly felt in this Liverpool side, his large odds certainly justify the long-shot shout that he is. In comparison to the last CDM to win the award (N'Golo Kante), the Brazilian probably hasn't mustered up big enough individual stats to justify getting his hands on the prize.

And no, we haven't forgotten about Moh - the Egyptian has been given odds of 16/1 by SkyBet. No other Liverpool player has scored more goals than Sala this season, goals that have been crucial in delivering that long-awaited piece of silverware. Could he be the darkhorse of this market?

It would certainly be a surprise to see any of the above miss out on the award, but SkyBet are still offering some big underdog prices.

Current top scorer Jamie Vardy is 50/1 - would a golden boot and a top four finish be enough? It would be an incredible season for the Englishman, but his form has recently dropped off. He has scored just twice in his last fourteen games and such a dip wouldn't justify an award that is credited for performances over the course of an entire season.

Danny Ings is just one goal behind Vardy, and the forward will just be happy to just be part of this shortlist. At 100/1, he is a huge underdog to get over the finish line. The same can be said for James Maddison who comes in at the same price, but again, whilst he's had a great season for his club, he hasn't entered the bracket in being the 'greatest' in the division.