Seven Kerry players have been included in 'The 2022 PwC GAA/GPA All-Star football team of the year'
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Seven Kerry players have been included in 'The 2022 PwC GAA/GPA All-Star football team of the year'

The 2022 PwC GAA/GPA All-Star football team has been decided, with All Ireland champions dominating proceedings with seven players included in the final choice. 

Footballer of the Year nominee and Kerry star man David Clifford is included for the fourth time in his career 

David Clifford of Kerry kicks a point despite the challenge of John Daly (Image: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)He's joined by his brother Paudie, team-mates Sean O'Shea, goalkeeper Shane Ryan, and defenders Jason Foley, Tadhg Morley and Gavin White. 

Beaten All-Ireland finalists Galway have five players included. These are fellow Footballer of the Year nominee Shane Walsh, Damien Comer, Liam Silke, John Daly and Cillian McDaid 

Semi-finalists Derry Chrissy McKaigue Conor Glass, also make the list while Dublin's Ciarán Kilkenny, makes the team for the fourth time 

GAA President Larry McCarthy said: “Congratulations to all the footballers who have been selected on the PwC All-Stars. The awardees hold a prestigious place in GAA history and in any given year stand out as the foremost performers that we were fortunate to have for our enjoyment on GAA fields.  

“The 2022 season was certainly one that will live long in the memory, and I want to acknowledge all of those who played a part in making it so memorable; not alone players, but coaches, match officials and the county committees and volunteers without whom we cannot exist.  

“Our thanks to PwC for their continued support of the great GAA All-Star tradition. After first being part of a high calibre football shortlist, I know the families and clubs of the players selected on the final 15 will share in the honour and excitement. Comhghairdeas 

The awards will take place tomorrow, Friday, October 28 and shown live on RTÉ TV. 

It will be black-tie banquet in Dublin’s Convention Centre 

On the same night, the hurling team, PwC GAA/GPA Footballer and Hurler of the Year awards and the Young Player of the Year Awards will also be announced. 

The 2022 PwC GAA/GPA All-Star football team

1. Shane Ryan (Kerry)

2. Chrissy McKaigue (Derry)

3. Jason Foley (Kerry)

4. Liam Silke (Galway)

5. Tadhg Morley (Kerry)

6. John Daly (Galway)

7. Gavin White (Kerry)

8. Conor Glass (Derry)

9. Cillian McDaid (Galway)

10. Paudie Clifford (Kerry)

11. Sean O'Shea (Kerry)

12. Ciarán Kilkenny (Dublin)

13. David Clifford (Kerry)

14. Damien Comer (Galway)

15. Shane Walsh (Galway)