Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has selected David Raya as his Premier League Player of the Season for the 2025/26 campaign. Speaking on Sky Sports, the former midfielder praised the goalkeeper for his outstanding performances, which he believes have been crucial to Arsenal’s title challenge.
With only one weekend remaining, Arsenal sit top of the table, ahead of Manchester City. Raya has been instrumental in their success, making several match-winning saves throughout the season. Vieira also considered other standout players like Declan Rice and Bruno Fernandes but ultimately chose Raya.
“I will go with one of the Arsenal players, and for me, David Raya has to be the player of the season,” Vieira said. “He has been outstanding from the first game and made some really important saves. He won many points for Arsenal.”
The Frenchman’s endorsement highlights Raya’s impact, as the Spaniard has consistently delivered when needed, helping Mikel Arteta’s side stay in contention for the title.