Hilton Glasgow played host to the PFA Scotland Player of the Year Awards for 2025, as players, staff and more came together to celebrate the talent, dedication, and achievement across the professional game. A big thank you to all who contributed to a special night.
Scottish Premiership Player of the Year: Daizen Maeda (Celtic)
Award sponsored by Stagecoach North Scotland.
Celtic’s dynamic forward Daizen Maeda claimed the PFA Scotland Premiership Player of the Year award, a fitting reward for a season of relentless energy and clinical finishing. Maeda, nominated alongside teammates Callum McGregor, Nicolas Kuhn Dundee’s Simon Murray, edged out the competition with his 29 goals across all domestic competitions. His tireless work rate, blistering pace, and contributions in high stakes matches, made him a standout choice for players across the Premiership.
SWPL Player of the Year: Emma Lawton (Celtic)
Award sponsored by 1st Class Credit Union.
Emma Lawton’s 2024/25 season was a breakout campaign that saw the 23-year-old right-back claim the PFA Scotland SWPL Player of the Year, becoming the first Scottish winner. As voted by her peers over other strong nominees Eilidh Adams, Katie Wilkinson, and Samantha van Diemen, Lawton capped off a memorable year after moving from part-time football at Partick Thistle to a full-time contract with Celtic in September 2024. Scoring seven goals and providing six assists, Lawton has impressed in both the SWPL and UEFA Women’s Champions League. Her international debut for Scotland in February 2025, including a goal against the Netherlands, accentuated her rapid rise.
Scottish Championship Player of the Year: Brad Spencer (Falkirk)
Award sponsored by 1st Class Credit Union.
Falkirk’s Brad Spencer was named the Scottish Championship Player of the Year, after a memorable year guiding the Bairns to the Championship title and promotion to the Premiership. Spencer, who played every minute of the season, was a linchpin in midfield, combining tenacity with intelligent distribution. His performances across the campaign made him a popular choice, as voted by his fellow players, with Jay Henderson, Calvin Miller and Robbie Muirhead also nominated. Spencer’s award caps a remarkable campaign for Falkirk, who clinched the Championship title in their final game against Hamilton.
League One Player of the Year: Fraser Taylor (Arbroath)
Award sponsored by Persimmon Homes.
Fraser Taylor’s 2024/25 season was a defining one, providing a pivotal role in Arbroath’s title-winning campaign. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder, on loan from St Mirren, joined Arbroath in September 2024 and delivered an outstanding performance, amassing seven goals and 14 assists in 28 matches, earning him the award over nominees Scott Stewart (Arbroath), Fraser Fyvie (Cove Rangers), and Mitch Megginson (Cove Rangers). His creative flair, work rate, and decisive contributions were instrumental in Arbroath’s promotion to the Scottish Championship.
League Two Player of the Year: Alan Trouten (East Fife)
Award sponsored by MD Electrical Contractors.
Alan Trouten’s 2024/25 season was exceptional, earning him the PFA Scotland League Two Player of the Year award after finishing the SPFL’s top scorer with 22 league goals in 36 appearances for East Fife, becoming the oldest recipient at 39. The veteran forward was pivotal in guiding East Fife to the League One play-offs, earning peer votes over nominees Andy Munro (East Fife), Andy McCarthy and Cieran Dunne (both Peterhead).
SPFL Young Player of the Year: Lennon Miller (Motherwell)
Award sponsored by Arnold Clark.
Lennon Miller continues to impress, earning recognition from his peers by being voted the PFA Scotland SPFL Young Player of the Year award. Winning ahead of other nominees Celtic’s Arne Engels, Rangers’ Hamza Igamane, and Hearts’ James Wilson, Miller becomes Motherwell’s first winner since James McFadden in 2003. The midfielder, Motherwell’s youngest-ever player and captain, made 36 appearances, scoring four goals and providing seven assists despite a hairline ankle fracture in December 2024. His pivotal penalty in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final and first senior Scotland call-up in March 2025 highlighted his maturity, with standout performances impressing players across the country.
SWPL Young Player of the Year: Laura Berry (Rangers)
Award sponsored by Advanta Wealth.
Laura Berry’s fantastic season earned her recognition as the standout player under 21 in the SWPL, clinching PFA Scotland SWPL Young Player of the Year award on Sunday. At just 17, Berry was voted by peers over Eilidh Adams, Erin Husband, and Hannah Jordan. The Rangers forward scored 18 goals in 22 SWPL games, after remarkable goal scoring form for Motherwell before returning to Rangers in January 2025. The young forward is destined for big things after a sensational season in the top flight.
SPFL Manager of the Year: John McGlynn (Falkirk)
Award sponsored by Ashton Building Systems.
John McGlynn made history as the first manager to win the PFA Scotland SPFL Manager of the Year award three times, securing the 2025 accolade after steering Falkirk to back-to-back league titles and promotion to the Premiership. Competing against Celtic’s Brendan Rodgers and Hibs’ David Gray, McGlynn’s achievement capped off a remarkable weekend after clinching the Championship title on the final day. The outstanding choice as per the Managers and Coaches Association of Scotland, McGlynn credited his players and staff for their unwavering commitment.
SWPL Manager of the Year: Grant Scott (Hibernian)
Award sponsored by Savills.
Hibernian’s Grant Scott was crowned SWPL Manager of the Year, after leading his side to the top of the table during a fiercely competitive title race. Grant’s impact on Hibs has been significant and he was voted as winner ahead of nominees including Rangers’ Jo Potter, Glasgow City’s Leanne Ross, and Motherwell’s Paul Brownlie. Scott’s award reflects the growing stature of women’s football in Scotland, with the manager emphasising his pride in his players’ resilience and ambition.
Special Merit Award: Sir Kenny Dalglish
The 2025 Special Merit Award was awarded to Scottish football legend, Sir Kenny Dalglish. A towering figure in Scottish football whose legacy as a player, manager, and ambassador continues to inspire. Dalglish, whose illustrious career includes three European Cups with Liverpool and multiple titles with Celtic, was honoured for his enduring contributions to the game. Scotland’s most caps and top goal scorer makes him a legend for all the nations football fans, with his managerial stints at Liverpool and Blackburn Rovers, coupled with his advocacy for football’s community impact, made him a unanimous choice for this year’s Special Merit. The award was collected by his son Paul on the night.
You can watch all the winners interviews online, here.
