The 20-year-old was chosen by you, our fans all over the world, ahead of Marc Guéhi and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
And it’s just reward for another sparkling month in a spectacular campaign for our Academy graduate.
After initially breaking into Pep Guardiola’s team at left-back and shining there, O’Reilly was moved into midfield for much of last month.
He started all five Premier League games, comprising of four wins and a draw, and contributed three goals.
His first goal in February was the second in the 3-0 home win over Fulham, ending a lung-busting run with a delicate chip over goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
That breakaway goal has also been nominated for our Goal of the Month award for February.
He then bagged a decisive brace in the 2-1 home win over Newcastle United, firing his first from the edge of the box before powering a header in for the winner.
His form across the month has even seen him shortlisted for the Premier League’s Player of the Month award.
O’Reilly also featured in the Carabao Cup semi-final defeat of the Magpies and the FA Cup success over Salford City.
Congratulations to Nico on this award and his excellent form throughout February!
Etihad Player of the Month winners 2025/26
August: Tijjani Reijnders
September: Jeremy Doku
October: Erling Haaland
November: Phil Foden
December: Rayan Cherki
January: Abdukodir Khusanov
February: Nico O’Reilly
