Manchester City forward Phil Foden has won the Football Writer’s Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year award.
The striker defeated teammate Rodrigo and Arsenal star Declan Rice to clinch the coveted trophy following his impressive performances this season. He garnered 42 percent of the vote cast to clinch the victory.
Foden has found the back of the net 16 times in the Premier League this season to help the Citizens to their current second spot on the league table with 79 points from 34 games, one point behind leaders Arsenal.
The forward has expressed his delight after scooping the award and praised his colleagues for helping him to win it while hoping to finish the season with greater achievements.
Foden said: “Being named the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year is a huge honour. I’m very, very happy to receive this award but I could not have done it without the help of my team-mates.
“We have a very special squad of players at City, and I’m privileged to be a part of that group. Being named the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year is a huge honour. I’m very, very happy to receive this award but I could not have done it without the help of my team-mates.
“We have a very special squad of players at City, and I’m privileged to be a part of that group.I want to thank all my team-mates as well as Pep and the coaches for all the support and advice they have given me.
“I strive to be the best that I can be every single day and that is all down to the way the manager and my colleagues always seek to improve and get better.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted for me as well as my fellow nominees.I’m immensely proud to have won this award.
“Now I am focused on seeking to finish the season as strongly as possible and to try to help City win more trophies.”
Foden will be expected to play a part in Manchester City’s next Premier League game against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
