London –
Sensational appearance Erling Haaland rewarded with the PFA 2022/2023 Best Player award. Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka won the Best Young Player title for the PFA.
The young Danish striker scored a total of 52 goals in his first season strengthening Manchester City. Haaland’s contribution helped Man City win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
A total of 34 goals were scored by Haaland to create a new goal record in one Premier League season as well as being the top scorer. As a result, Haaland was chosen as the winner of this prestigious award which was announced at a ceremony on Tuesday (29/8) evening local time.
Haaland got the most votes in the PFA (Professional Footballers Association) voting beating his team-mates: John Stones and Kevin de Bruyne as well as former Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane and the Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka dan Martin Odegaard.
“It is an honor to win this prestigious award,” Haaland said as quoted by Man City’s official website. “To be recognized by your opponents is a great feeling, and I want to thank everyone who voted for me.”
“Last season was unforgettable for the team and for me personally. Winning the treble is something I could never have imagined. So to achieve it with such a special group of players is amazing.”
Meanwhile Bukayo Saka won the PFA Young Player of the Year award. The 21-year-old striker scored a total of 14 goals and 11 assists which led the Gunners to a runners-up finish in the Premier League.
Saka leads in the voting ahead of team-mates Gabriel Martinelli and Haaland, as well as Chelsea new signings Moises Caicedo, and Evan Ferguson (Brighton) and Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa).
The 2022/2023 PFA Team of the Year was also announced. The result was that Man City dominated by placing five players, followed by four Arsenal players.
PFA Team of the Year: Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal), William Lilina (Arsenal), Ruben Dias (Man City), John Stones (Man City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Rodri (Man City), Martin Odegaard (Arsenal), Kevin de Bruyne (Man City), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Harry Kane (Tottenham), Erling Haaland (Arsenal).
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2023-08-29 21:16:17
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