adminBale and Hazard are also up for the Young Player of the Year award, along with Christian Benteke, Romelu Lukaku, Danny Welbeck and Jack Wilshere.
Bale won the main award in 2011 aged 21, while Van Persie won last year.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the award, first won by Norman Hunter of Leeds United. The winner will be announced on 28 April. Players are not allowed for vote for anyone at their own club.
Carrick (31), who joined United from Tottenham in 2006 has been a key figure for the Premier League leaders this season, making 41 appearances.
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor said: “He is a players’ player. He doesn’t make big headlines but he is highly regarded by his fellow professionals.” Bale has scored 22 goals in 38 appearances for Tottenham this term, helping the club reach the Europa League quarter-finals and push for Champions League qualification. —BBC Sport.
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