Sir Gareth Southgate and Emma Hayes named winners of PFA Merit Awards
🏆 Sir Gareth Southgate is the 2025 PFA Merit Award winner.
Gareth will be recognised at tonight's #PFAawards for his outstanding contributions to English football. pic.twitter.com/hH6JxlfnRH
— PFA (@PFA) August 19, 2025
A statement from the PFA read: 'He is widely credited with breathing new life into the national team by integrating a new generation of young talent.
'He has overseen a period of unrivalled achievement by the men's national team, and has been an outstanding ambassador for the game – forging genuine connection between the country, the supporters, and the players.'
Hayes has also been honoured by the PFA for her contributions to women's football.
Emma Hayes took Chelsea to five consecutive Women's Super League titles (Martin Rickett/PA)
As Chelsea manager, Hayes guided the Blues to seven Women's Super League titles – including five in succession – as well as winning the FA Cup five times and the League Cup twice.
Hayes left Chelsea in the summer of 2024 to become head coach of the United States women's team, with her side going on to win gold at the Paris Olympics.
'Beyond on-pitch success, it is Hayes' approach to leadership and relentless innovation that has paved the way for progress in women's sport,' the PFA said.
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