♦ The England international has enjoyed a stunning season for Manchester City
♦ Man City can secure a fourth consecutive Premier League title on Sunday
Phil Foden has been announced as the Premier League’s Player of the Season with his sensational performances spearheading Man City’s pursuit of the Premier League title.
The England international has played a pivotal role in Pep Guardiola’s side throughout the season.
Foden has scored 17 goals and set up a further eight in the Premier League this season so far, directly contributing to 25 goals.
His form has helped take Man City to the cusp of a record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League title.
Man City will win the title should they beat West Ham on Sunday amid a close battle with Arsenal throughout the campaign.
Phil Foden has been announced as the winner of the Premier League Player of the Year award
The Man City star scored 17 goals and set up a further eight in the Premier League this season
Foden said: ‘To win this award is an achievement that I am extremely proud of.
‘The Premier League is acknowledged as the greatest league in the world, and it is a pleasure to have been nominated with so many other great players who have all enjoyed special seasons for their clubs.
‘Overall, I’ve been very happy with the way I have played this season and really pleased that I have been able to contribute with the goals and assists throughout the season.
‘I’d like to thank all of the City staff, coaches and especially my teammates because without them this wouldn’t be possible. And I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted for me as the award means a lot.’
Foden was nominated alongside Man City team-mate and last year’s winner Erling Haaland, as well as Arsenal duo Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice.
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk, Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer were also nominated for the award.
Palmer was announced as the Young Player of the Year on Friday.
Foden becomes the fifth consecutive Man City player to win the Player of the Year award.
Foden has followed team-mate Erling Haaland in claiming the Player of the Year award
Kevin De Bruyne earned the award in the 2019-20 and 2021-22 seasons, either side of Ruben Dias securing the honour.
Haaland claimed the award last season.
Foden is the first English player to win the award since Jamie Vardy in the 2015-16 season.
The honour is the latest received by Foden following a superb individual season, with the 23-year-old also winning the Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year Award.
Foden received the award in midweek from FWA chair John Cross.
He earned 42 per cent of the award’s vote, which was cast by the association’s almost 900 members.
During his exclusive interview with Mail Sport last month, Foden admitted that he wants to be considered as one of the best players in England and pick up individual honours as a result.
Phil Foden has been presented with his FWA Footballer of the Year award by chair John Cross
But last year’s winner Haaland failed to receive a single vote one campaign later
‘I hope I am up there in the conversation,’ the City star said, when asked about the prospect of winning individual awards.
‘I am not going to lie. I want to be one of the best Premier League players this season. I think I have the ability.’