September EA SPORTS Player of the Month contenders

Billing, De Bruyne, Hojbjerg, Iwobi, Ramsey and Rashford shortlisted

Six players were shortlisted for the EA SPORTS Player of the Month award after producing outstanding performances in September.

The poll has now closed with the public vote set to be combined with those of a panel of football experts to decide the winner, who will be revealed later this week.

EA SPORTS Player shortlist

Philip Billing (BOU)
P2 W1 D1 L0 G2 A0
The central midfielder scored half of AFC Bournemouth‘s September goals, sparking a 3-2 turnaround win at Nottingham Forest with a screamer before also netting in a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United. It’s the first time Billing has been nominated for the award.

Kevin De Bruyne (MCI)
P2 W1 D1 L0 G0 A3
The Belgian moved two clear at the top of this season’s assists chart, setting up three of Manchester City‘s four goals scored in September.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (TOT)
P2 W2 D0 L0 G1 A1
The Dane helped Tottenham Hotspur extend their unbeaten start to the season, scoring the opener in a 2-1 win over Fulham before setting up a goal against Leicester City.

Alex Iwobi (EVE)
P2 W1 D1 L0 G0 A1
Iwobi has caught the eye in a new, deeper central-midfield position, helping Everton hold Liverpool to a goalless draw before setting up a goal against West Ham that gave the Toffees their first win of 2022/23. Iwobi’s performances put him in contention to win the award for the first time in his career.

Jacob Ramsey (AVL)
P2 W1 D1 L0 G1 A1
Aged just 21, Ramsey set up Aston Villa‘s goal in their 1-1 draw with Man City before going one better by scoring the winner against Southampton. His displays have too earned him a maiden nomination.

Marcus Rashford (MUN)
P2 W2 D0 L0 G2 A2
Rashford was directly involved in a league-high four goals in September, assisting the winner at Leicester and playing a part in all three goals as Manchester United ended Arsenal’s perfect start.