Antoine Semenyo has been crowned the Premier League Player of the Month for February 2026, marking a standout achievement in what has already been a dream start to his Manchester City career.
The Ghanaian forward, who joined the club from AFC Bournemouth in a big-money £64 million transfer during the January window, wasted no time making his mark at the Etihad Stadium. In his first full month with the Citizens, he featured in all five of City’s Premier League matches, contributing three goals and one assist while helping the team remain unbeaten across those fixtures—with four wins and a draw—that kept them firmly in the title race.
Semenyo found the net against strong opposition including Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham, and Leeds United, showcasing his versatility by operating effectively on either wing, as a forward, or even in midfield roles under Pep Guardiola.
His performances earned him the fan-voted EA SPORTS Player of the Month award, seeing off a tough shortlist that featured names like Arsenal’s Viktor Gyökeres, his City teammate Nico O’Reilly, Brentford’s Dango Ouattara, Manchester United’s Benjamin Sesko, and Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk.
This honor makes Semenyo only the third Ghanaian player ever to claim the prestigious monthly accolade in the Premier League, adding to his growing legacy back home where fans have celebrated wildly, with some even joking about Ghana’s World Cup prospects.
Semenyo becomes just the second January signing in league history to win the award the very next month, following Bruno Fernandes’ similar feat years earlier. Semenyo himself described the moment as unforgettable, telling the club’s official channels that securing the prize so soon after his move is something he’ll always cherish.
The recognition also highlights his rapid adaptation and goal-scoring impact, with broader tallies showing him already amassing impressive numbers since arriving at City—including six goals across 11 appearances in all competitions by mid-March.
As the second City player to take the monthly prize this season after Erling Haaland’s earlier win, Semenyo’s rise continues to underline Manchester City’s knack for transformative signings, even as the team navigates a challenging period including recent European setbacks.
For the 26-year-old, this February triumph is a clear signal of his growing status as one of the division’s most exciting attacking talents.