PFAI Players' Player of the Year

[1] The shortlist is compiled by the members of the Professional Footballers' Association of Ireland (the PFAI), and then the winner is voted for by the other players in the league.

The prize is regarded as the highest awarded by the PFAI and is seen as the primary "Player of the Year" award in Ireland.

The award was first given in 1981, and was won by Athlone Town player Padraig O'Connor.

The latest winner of the award is Dylan Watts of Shamrock Rovers.

Highlighted players are winning the award for a second time.