Ryan Gravenberch has been named the 2024–25 Premier League Young Player of the Season, capping off a sensational campaign in the top-flight.
The Dutch midfielder, who joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich in 2023, played a pivotal role in the Reds’ league-winning season. Impressively, he started all 34 matches that led to Liverpool clinching the title with four games to spare.
Slot’s decision to deploy Gravenberch in a deeper midfield role proved excellent, as the 22-year-old excelled in his new position. Not only did he anchor the midfield with poise and intelligence, but he also added structure and rhythm to Liverpool’s attacking transitions.
Throughout the campaign, Gravenberch delivered consistently high-level performances, which quickly made him indispensable. Consequently, his dominance in the middle of the park caught the eye of fans, pundits, and selectors alike.
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Nominees like Cole Palmer, William Saliba, and Anthony Elanga also impressed, but Gravenberch stood out for his impact and consistency. His contributions were not just about statistics but influence – he dictated games, broke up play, and initiated counter-attacks with aplomb.
Gravenberch has seamlessly adapted to the intensity of Premier League football and the tactical demands of a deeper role.
Liverpool’s success this season was built on several pillars, and Gravenberch’s breakthrough certainly stands tall among them. Undoubtedly, Gravenberch has firmly established himself as one of Europe’s most exciting young midfielders.
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