The Belgium international retained the Men’s PFA Players’ Player of the Year trophy. This feat was previously achieved by five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo and French World Cup winner Thierry Henry.
De Bruyne had a great season with the Citizens after missing a series of games in the first half. He was the powerhouse of the City’s midfield and helped them lift the Premier League and the Carabao Cup. In 25 premier league appearances last season, he registered six goals and 12 assists.
“I am becoming more of a leader on the pitch, off the pitch. I am learning a lot about myself, about the way the team is run and it can only help me for the future.
“You want to win all the trophies with the team and then obviously if you win a trophy like this, this is probably the most important one as an individual trophy in the league.
“To be voted by your competitors who you compete with every game, that says a lot.
he said.
His teammates Phil Foden and Ruben Dias have won the PFA’s Young Player of the Year award and the Premier League Player of the Season award.
Others on the list include Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United and Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspurs, who had exceptional seasons as well and this stirred up a debate. The latter registered 23 goals and 14 assists last season but had won nothing except for the golden boot. It is still widely believed that he should have won the Premier League’s Player of the Season award.
