Phil Foden wins second prize for PFA Young Player of the Year after starring in Manchester City’s title win … while beating Conor Gallagher, Reece James, Jacob Ramsey, Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe on the prestigious gong.
- Phil Foden of Man City culminated an excellent season with another individual award
- The English international was selected for the award ahead of five other players
- Foden scored nine goals and made five assists in the City title-winning season
- The 22-year-old is the sixth player to win the award in consecutive years
By Liam Morgan for Mailonline
Posted: 19:26, June 9, 2022 | Updated: 7:56 PM, June 9, 2022
Phil Foden has won the PFA Young Player of the Year for the second season in a row after playing a leading role in Manchester City’s Premier League title win.
Foden, 22, scored nine goals and made five assists when City won their fourth crown in five seasons under Pep Guardiola.
The England international was selected for the award ahead of Conor Gallagher, who impressed at Crystal Palace while on loan from Chelsea, Reece James, also from Chelsea, Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa and the Arsenal duo of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe.
Phil Foden has won the PFA Young Player of the Year award after winning the Premier League
Foden becomes the sixth player to win the PFA Young Player of the Year, joining Ryan Giggs, Robbie Fowler, Wayne Rooney, Dele Alli and Lauren Hemp.
Alli was the last player to claim the award in consecutive seasons after achieving the feat in 2017.
Foden is one of the most versatile players in the Etihad and the crucial winners he hit against Brentford and Everton demonstrated the influence he can have for both the club and the country.
Last month he was also named the best young player of the Premier League season.
Foden scored nine goals and made five assists when City won their fourth crown in five seasons
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka (L) and Emile Smith-Rowe (R) were among the nominees for the award.
SEASON 2021-22 PHIL FODEN
Appearances (all compositions): 45
Goals: 14
Assistance: 11
HONORS:
Premier League
“I am very honored to be honest, especially to win it in a row, it shows that this year I have come a long way with the consistency of my game, and I am very happy to win it again,” he added. “Foden said.
“All the best players in the world have to show consistency and keep performing at a higher level, and this year I’ve just tried to do it and try to help my team as much as possible; I’m very happy with my performances this year. .
‘I hope to be able to win the main prize in the future, but it’s about taking small steps and getting better. I always like to win individual awards, it’s a pleasure to watch it and see how far you’ve come, so yes, I’m very happy. ”
Smith Rowe and Saka were key players in an improved Arsenal team under Mikel Arteta who narrowly lost to rivals Tottenham Hotspur by a place in the top four in the Premier League and looks set to start in the future.
Ramsey forced his entry into Aston Villa under Steven Gerrard after playing a cameo role during the 2020-21 season, while Gallagher’s good form at Selhurst Park led to his first call-up to England. and three games later.
Jacob Ramsey’s magnificent season for Aston Villa earned him an annual award nomination
James has also enjoyed another solid season in the top tier as a right-back at Chelsea’s bottom line, as the Blues finished third under Thomas Tuchel.
Although voting now has modern methods that include nominating players online or through an app, the archaic early closing of the polls comes despite the awards, which have been made as a virtual event, not being will do until tonight.
The PFA says the survey was closed early due to logistical challenges of conducting interviews with the winners, although as no one will attend, some have questioned whether this should have been a priority.
Conor Gallagher impressed on loan at Crystal Palace for Chelsea last season