Ismael Saibari’s stock continues to rise in Dutch football after he was shortlisted as one of five nominees for the Eredivisie Player of the Season following a stellar run with PSV Eindhoven.
The 22-year-old has racked up 13 goals and 14 assists across all competitions – nine and eleven respectively in the league – making him a standout performer in a side still in the hunt for the title as PSV trail Ajax by a single point with two games left.
Wie wordt Eredivisie Speler van het Jaar? 🏆
⭐ Igor Paixão
⭐ Ismael Saibari
⭐ Kenneth Taylor
⭐ Sem Steijn
⭐ Davy Klaassen#eredivisieawards— Eredivisie (@eredivisie) May 12, 2025
Saibari faces stiff competition for the award, with Ajax’s Sem Steijn leading the scoring charts with 24 goals. Also nominated are Kenneth Taylor, Davy Klaassen and Igor Paixão.
The winner will be decided by the 18 Eredivisie club captains, with Opta stats and Man of the Match awards influencing the outcome. The result will be revealed live on ESPN on May 26 in Utrecht.
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PSV have tied down their midfield gem until 2028. PSV’s director of football, Earnest Stewart, said: “Ismael is technically gifted, fearless under pressure and hungry to learn. He’s become a crucial part of our squad.”
If Ajax slip, Saibari may yet celebrate a second league title — and perhaps an individual award.
