Last season, Huijsen was also in the running for the Premier League's equivalent young player award, which Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch ultimately won.
This time, the PFA have shortlisted Huijsen alongside Ipswich Town's Liam Delap, Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly, Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez, Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri, and Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.
The PFA award, distinct in its criteria from the Premier League's version, highlights players based on votes from fellow professionals, adding extra prestige to the accolade.
"Dean have shown incredible maturity for their age," said former Premier League defender Gary Neville on Sky Sports. "Their ability to read the game and dominate in duels makes them a standout."
The winner will be revealed at a ceremony in Manchester on 19 August.
Borussia Dortmund's dynamic winger Jamie Gittens has been urged to channel his energy into the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as transfer talks with Chelsea have been put on hold.
Ruben Amorim has told Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Alejandro Garnacho to find new clubs before the July 2025 U.S. tour or face training alone at Carrington, according to club sources.
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly on the verge of securing a major coup with the imminent signing of Liverpool's promising centre-back Jarell Quansah, as transfer talks between the two clubs reach their final stages.
Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid's new manager, has targeted the exits of David Alaba, Fran Garcia, and Aurelien Tchouameni to reshape the squad for 2025/26, after signing Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, and Franco Mastantuono.
