Phil Foden was named Premier League Player of the Year, announced today (18/5) the main football league in the world for the 23-year-old star, who had the best season of his career and helped Manchester City win their fourth league title consecutive title, with greater chances of success.
The England international has scored 17 goals and provided 8 assists in 34 league games this season, playing centrally but also on the wings when required, whilst registering 25 goals and 11 assists in all competitions.
With the 38th and final round of the Championship scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday (19/5), City are two points ahead of Arsenal and if Pep Guardiola’s team wins the title (playing at home against West Ham), Foden will be he will become the youngest player to win six Premier League titles.
“I’m extremely proud”he said. “I am very happy to have been nominated by so many other great players who enjoyed special seasons. I’m very happy with the way I played this year and I’m very happy to have contributed with goals and assists throughout the season.”.
Foden topped a list of eight footballers that also included Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak, Martin Odegaard, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Virgil van Dijk and Ollie Watkins.
City players have won the award five years in a row, with Foden joining Ruben Dias, Haaland and two-time champion Kevin De Bruyne.
Source: Reuters