The Premier League announced the seven nominees for the Premier League Player of the Season award in a post via its Twitter handle on Thursday, May 18.
De Bruyne and Haaland made the list alongside Arsenal stars Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard. Also Manchester United player Marcus Rashford and Tottenham player, Harry Kane made the cut.
The Premier League tweeted: “Introducing your nominees for @EASPORTSFIFA Player of the Season! @KevinDeBruyne @ErlingHaaland @HKane @Martin Odegaard @MarcusRashford
@BukayoSaka87 @trippier2.”
De Bruyne currently tops the list for the top assists this season with 16 assists. The Belgian has scored seven goals so far this season.
Haaland is the top scorer in the Premier League with 36 goals while Tottenham hitman Kane is the second-highest scorer in the league with 27 goals.
Trippier has been impressive for Newcastle this season. The Englishman, who has netted a goal so far this season, has been a key figure for Newcastle’s defence. He also played a key role in their fight to secure a top-four finish this season.
Saka has scored 13 goals and provided 11 assists for Arsenal this season in the Premier League.
Rashford has netted 16 goals for Man United this term while Odegaard has scored 15 goals and registered seven assists for the Gunners.