# Arsenal player individual accolades and nominations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arsenal-player-individual-accolades-and-nominations
> Updated: 2026-09-12T15:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Arsenal players have received significant individual recognition following a successful season. Declan Rice, William Saliba, and Gabriel Magalhaes were nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist. Additionally, goalkeeper David Raya received a Yashin Trophy nomination, Mikel Arteta was nominated for Men’s Coach of the Year, and the club was nominated for Club of the Year.

Further accolades include Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber being named to the PFA Team of the Year. While Rice has faced some criticism regarding his positioning, former midfielder Paul Scholes described him as ‘the best tackling midfielder in the world’. Timber is reportedly nearing a return to first-team action following a groin injury.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Arsenal players Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber receive high praise

Arsenal's Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber receive accolades, with Rice earning a Ballon d’Or nomination and Timber nearing a return to the squad following injury.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arsenal-players-declan-rice-and-jurrien-timber-receive-high-praise

### 2026-09-09: Arsenal players receive Ballon d'Or nominations

Arsenal players Declan Rice, William Saliba, and Gabriel Magalhaes have been named to the Ballon d'Or shortlist following the club's Premier League title win and Champions League final appearance.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arsenal-players-receive-ballon-dor-nominations

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