What Man City pair Kevin De Bruyne & Phil Foden said after winning Premier League awards
The Manchester duo will hope to collect another Premier League winner’s medal when they face Aston Villa on Sunday.
Manchester City pair Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden have collected the Premier League Player and Young Player of the Year awards for the 2021/22 season.
It’s De Bruyne who collected the senior accolade, while Foden’s recognition came in the underage category.
That means two of the three major awards have been handed out for this season, with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah selected as Football Writers’ Player of the Year earlier this month.
What De Bruyne said
The Belgian, who will hope to win another Premier League title this weekend, collects the award for a second time and beat off competition from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarrod Bowen, Bukayo Saka, Mohamed Salah, Son Heung-min and James Ward-Prowse.
“To win this award for a second time is an achievement that I am really proud of,” De Bruyne said. “There is so much quality in the Premier League and it is a pleasure to be nominated with so many other great players who have had incredible seasons for their clubs.
“I think my performances this season have been good and I am happy that I have been able to contribute with goals and assists throughout the season. Thank you to all of the staff, coaches and especially my teammates because without them this wouldn’t be possible.”
What Foden said
Like De Bruyne, the England international has won the award for a second time and beat off competition from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Gallagher, Tyrick Mitchell, Mason Mount, Aaron Ramsdale, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka.
“I am very proud to have won this award for a second season in a row,” Foden said. “There are so many talented young players in the Premier League and it is a real honour to win it again.
“I have been really happy with my performances this season and it has been great to contribute to this team in what will hopefully be another successful year for us all.
“To be nominated alongside so many great players is an honour as they have all had great seasons for their clubs. I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to my development this season.”