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Lucas Herrington named PFA Young Men's Footballer of the Year
Australian footballer Lucas Herrington has been named the 2025/26 PFA Young Men’s Footballer of the Year. The 19-year-old defender, who plays for Hull City, received the award after receiving the most votes from his peers.
Herrington has experienced a rapid rise in professional football. After playing for Brisbane Roar in the A-League, he moved to the Colorado Rapids in MLS, where he made 20 appearances and earned an MLS All-Star selection. He also recently received the Harry Kewell Medal as Australia's best under-23 player.
On the international stage, Herrington was part of Australia's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, where he became the youngest-ever Socceroos starter in a World Cup Group Stage match against Paraguay. He is currently preparing to represent the Socceroos in two upcoming international friendlies against Brazil in Townsville and Brisbane.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lucas Herrington was named the 2025/26 PFA Young Men’s Footballer of the Year. aleagues.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Herrington made 20 appearances for the Colorado Rapids and was named to the MLS All-Star squad. aleagues.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Herrington was awarded the Harry Kewell Medal as Australia's best under-23 player. www.jimboombatimes.com.au · www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au · aleagues.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Herrington became the youngest-ever starter for the Socceroos in a World Cup Group Stage match during a game against Paraguay. aleagues.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Socceroos are scheduled to play two international friendlies against Brazil, with matches in Townsville and Brisbane. www.jimboombatimes.com.au · www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au