The treasure of the academy: O’Riley took the award for the year.

The Academy’s treasure: O’Reilly wins the prestigious “Academy Graduate of the Year” award Manchester City has officially announced that Nico O’Reilly is the winner of this prestigious award for the 2025/26 season. O’Reilly is a promising midfielder who has gone through all the stages of training at the club. This award is given to those who not only make the list of candidates, but also truly have an impact on the team’s games. In this season, O’Reilly has consistently received playing time, demonstrating his calmness, precise first passes, and mature tactical thinking. For the fans, this success is a logical confirmation of the club’s long-term strategy: the club focuses on developing its own players, rather than making short-term transfers. O’Reilly’s journey from youth training to the senior team proves the effectiveness of the club’s academy system. Now, he has even more responsibilities on his shoulders, but the title of best graduate of the season is already firmly in his hands.