Phil Foden won the PFA Player of the Year award. (Image: Getty Images)
A delighted Phil Foden has his eye on further success with Manchester City after bagging the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year award.
At a glitzy Manchester ceremony, following a stellar season that saw City clinch their fourth title in a row. Foden wasn’t alone in celebration. Bunny Shaw mirrored this success in the women’s section, nabbing both major accolades.
City’s trophy case expanded with Erling Haaland, Kyle Walker, and Rodri securing spots in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year, all chosen by fellow players, though there were no places for Young Player of the Year Cole Palmer or Mohamed Salah.
Phil Foden at the PFA awards. (Image: PA)
At the event, an elated Foden said: “To win this award is something very special and it is one that I am very proud of and grateful for.”
In a heartfelt nod to those who supported him, Foden shared: “To be recognised this way by your fellow professionals means everything and I would like to thank everyone who voted for me. I also want to pay special thanks to Pep (Guardiola), the City coaches and all my team-mates as they help me to try and get better every single day.”
He didn’t miss a moment to celebrate his teammates, either: “I’d also like to congratulate Kyle, Rodri and Erling on being voted into the PFA Team of the Year as it’s great to see their amazing quality recognised in such a way. Last season was another very special one for everyone at the Club but now all our focus is concentrated on trying to achieve more success this term.”
Phil Foden helped Manchester City to Premier League glory. (Image: Getty Images)
Manchester City’s Shaw, fresh from recovering from an injury to join her club’s women’s pre-season tour, also expressed her delight at receiving a prestigious accolade: “I am both happy and proud to have received this award – to be recognised in such a way by my peers is a very special honour. I also want to thank my team-mates and the entire coaching staff because without them this wouldn’t be possible.”
Chelsea sensation Palmer scooped up the PFA Young Player of the Year title. Tottenham’s talented Grace Clinton took home the equivalent women’s prize.
Championship accolades went to Leeds’ Crysencio Summerville, clinching Player of the Year, whilst Charlton’s Alfie May and Notts County’s Jodi Jones triumphed in League One and League Two respectively.
Arsenal and Manchester City players dominated the Premier League Team of the Year: Raya, Walker, Gabriel, Saiba, Van Dijk; Rodri, Rice, Odegaard; Foden, Haaland, Watkins.
Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1938568/PFA-Player-of-the-Year-Foden-Palmer-Salah