Manchester City playmate Phil Foden has been crowned 2023/24 Premier League player of the season, beating off competition from the likes of Chelsea’s Cole Palmer.
Phil Foden has been in the best form of his career and he’s on the verge of leading Manchester City to an unprecedented fourth English title in a row.
Manchester City will be crowned Premier League champion for the fourth year in a row if they beat West Ham United on Sunday afternoon.
Foden who is likely to start the match has scored 25 goals in all competitions, 17 of which have arrived in the top flight.
Phil Foden of Manchester City wearing a scarf after during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)
It’s another individual award for the 23-year-old, who was named the 2024 FWA Footballer of the Year earlier in May.
“To win this award is an achievement that I am extremely proud of,” Foden said.
“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.”
He added: “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.”
Manchester City player have now won the award for five consecutive season. Kevin De Bruyne was triumphant in both 2019/20 and 2021/22, while Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland were the recipients in 2020/21 and 2022/23 respectively.
Foden saw off competition from Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak, Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Virgil van Dijk, Ollie Watkins and Cole Palmer.
