Shortlist revealed for February's PL2 Player of the Month

A graphic of the nominees for February's PL2 Player of the Month

Find out which eight Academy stars have been nominated for their performances last month

Eight young players have been nominated for the Premier League 2 (PL2) Player of the Month award for February 2026.

The nominees have been selected by the Premier League Football Development Panel, who will also decide the winner, with the result being announced next week.

Player Club Age Pos. Goals Assists CS*
Joshua Ajala WHU 19 FWD 2 3 1
Brayden Clarke ARS 18 DEF 0 0 3
Regan Clayton WHU 21 DEF 0 3 1
Rio Kyerematen TOT 20 MID 3 2 1
Kian Noble MCI 19 DEF 0 1 3
Chido Obi MUN 18 FWD 4 0 0
Tommy Setford ARS 19 GKP 0 0 3
Matty Warhurst MCI 19 FWD 4 1 2

Scroll right to see all stats. *Clean sheets.

2025/26 PL2 award winners

August: Shumaira Mheuka (Chelsea)
September: Luca Williams-Barnett (Spurs)
October: Brandon Powell (Blackburn)
November: Farhaan Ali Wahid (Fulham)
January: Kieran Morrison (Liverpool)

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