Football supporters now have an exciting opportunity to choose their favorite star from January’s outstanding performances. The Premier League has announced eight talented players competing for the EA SPORTS Player of the Month award for January 2026.
Voting is open until 12:00 GMT on Monday, February 9. Fans can cast their votes on the official EA SPORTS website. The winner will be decided by combining public votes with expert opinions. The announcement will come next week.
Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari impressed everyone with two goals and two assists in four matches. His powerful strike against Fulham went straight into the top corner. He also scored against Burnley and helped his teammates find the net against Manchester City and Everton.
Patrick Dorgu has been brilliant for Manchester United under new coach Michael Carrick. The Danish player scored twice and provided one assist in four games. His performance in the derby against Manchester City was outstanding. He then scored a fantastic goal against Arsenal, helping United secure their first win at Emirates Stadium this season.
Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez showed his scoring ability with three goals in five matches. He scored crucial late goals against Manchester City and West Ham United. The midfielder has been performing exceptionally well since Liam Rosenior became the new head coach.
Nineteen-year-old Junior Kroupi from Bournemouth netted three goals last month. His spectacular strikes against Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers caught everyone’s attention. The teenager has now scored eight goals this season, making him one of Europe’s top young scorers.
West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville finally broke his scoring drought with three goals in three consecutive games. His strikes helped the team win against Tottenham and Sunderland. This gave West Ham hope in their fight to stay in the Premier League.
Brentford striker Igor Thiago had an amazing month with five goals. He scored a hat-trick against Everton and added two more against Sunderland. His total now stands at 16 goals for the season. He is chasing Erling Haaland for the Golden Boot award.
Harry Wilson from Fulham earned his second consecutive nomination. The forward scored three important goals, including late winners against Chelsea and Brighton. He also found the net in the draw with Liverpool. His consistent performances have helped Fulham move closer to European qualification spots.
Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz is showing why the club signed him. He scored three goals and provided one assist in six matches. His best performance came in the 4-1 victory against Newcastle United, where he both scored and assisted.
The voting process is really easy and straightforward. Fans simply need to visit the EA SPORTS website and pick their favorite player. This simple system allows supporters to have their say in deciding the winner.
Previous winners this season include Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland, Bryan Mbeumo, Igor Thiago, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Each of these players earned recognition for their excellent monthly performances.
The January shortlist showcases the incredible talent across the Premier League. From experienced players to young rising stars, the competition remains fierce. Every nominated player deserves credit for their contributions to their teams during a busy winter schedule.
Fans should not miss this chance to support their favorite player. The voting deadline is approaching fast. Your vote could make the difference in deciding who receives this prestigious monthly award.
