The Professional Football Association has named their shortlist for both the Young Player of the Year, and most importantly the Player of the Year awards. Currently BBC have just solely concentrated on Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney, stating his is “among” the nominees. Affectively making him the favourite, and with nothing against Wayne Rooney or Man United, but why are the BBC acting as if they other players already don’t matter... a technique used in covering the 2010 World Cup so far, as if with Rooney, and Rooney alone, England will win the biggest trophy in football, while standing no chance without him... Anyways that another argument for another day, but for now let’s look at the candidates, in which you can cast your vote of who you think should win on the right hand side:
PFA Player of the Year
Didier Drogba
Age: 31
Club: Chelsea
Nationality: Ivorian
In case you missed my special on the star striker earlier this year, then click here. The stats speak for themselves; one of the best strikers in the World, and a vital cog in the Chelsea machine seemingly charging towards their third Premiership title. Drogba has led Chelsea to the FA Cup final; facing relegated Portsmouth, while the blues are currently sitting atop of the league, 6 points clear.
Here are his stats for this season:
Played: 28
Scored: 25
Assists: 8
Cesc Fabregas
Age: 22
Club: Arsenal
Nationality: Spanish
The Spanish midfielder has had his best season for the Gunners so far this year, and has finally progressed into the game changing player he needs in order to be considered World Class. He dragged Arsenal back from the death against Barcelona and was undoubtedly missed for the 2nd leg. He is currently the second highest scoring midfielder in the Premier League, behind Frank Lampard, and is one ahead of the Chelsea player in the Assist rankings. The Arsenal number four’s season came to an abrupt end after he fractured his leg against Barcelona, but still had a significant enough impact to lead the Gunners to a Champions League spot and a top 3 finish in the Premiership.
Here are his stats for this season:
Played: 27
Scored: 15
Assists: 13
Wayne Rooney
Age: 24
Club: Manchester United
Nationality: English
The England striker has had his best ever season so far as a player, scoring a total of 34 goals in 41 games, with 29 coming in the league. Even though Manchester United only look to be collecting the Carling Cup this season, it’s clear he’s filled Cristiano Ronaldo’s boots since his departure to Real Madrid, and is now the key man at Old Trafford.
Here are his stats for this season:
Played: 29
Scored: 26
Assists: 3
Carlos Tevez
Age: 26
Club: Manchester City
Nationality: Argentinean
What can be said about the temperamental Argentinean? Sparked up rivalries between himself and Ferguson, the two sides of Manchester, himself and Gary Neville, and then his Man City “Team Bridge” against John Terry’s Chelsea! The man has been involved in everything this season. However to the most important matter regarding Tevez, his performances on the pitch. Brought in by Mark Hughes, he flourished under Roberto Mancini, scoring 22 goals in 30 games, with 7 assists; carry Man City’s charge to 4th and final Champions League place.
Here are his stats for this season:
Played: 30
Scored: 22
Assists: 7
PFA Young Player of the Year
Joe Hart
Age: 23
Club: Birmingham City (On loan from Manchester City)
Nationality: English
The third Englishman on the list, and currently one of the best goalkeepers in the league. According to ESPN.com Hart has played 32 Premier League games this season, making 118 saves and keeping 9 clean sheets. He already has one full international cap for England and is expected to compete for the number one spot in the near future.
Here are his stats for this season:
Played: 32
Clean Sheets: 9
James Milner
Age: 24
Club: Aston Villa
Nationality: English
Milner has been excellent for Aston Villa, helping his side reach the FA Cup semi final and the Carling Cup final. Also Villa were fighting a Champions league spot, but a Europa League spot looks a lot more realistic. Milner is also expected to be in the 23 man squad heading to South Africa later this year.
Here are his stats for this season:
Played: 31
Scored: 5
Assists: 12
Cesc Fabregas
Age: 22
Club: Arsenal
Nationality: Spanish
See above for more, but the 22 year old Arsenal Captain has been excellent for the Gunners this season.
Wayne Rooney
Age: 24
Club: Manchester United
Nationality: English
See above for more, but at the age of 24 can he still be considered young? Either or, he is up for both and deservedly so.
Who do you feel should win the awards? Click to vote on the right or leave a comment below
PFA Player of the Year
Didier Drogba
Age: 31
Club: Chelsea
Nationality: Ivorian
In case you missed my special on the star striker earlier this year, then click here. The stats speak for themselves; one of the best strikers in the World, and a vital cog in the Chelsea machine seemingly charging towards their third Premiership title. Drogba has led Chelsea to the FA Cup final; facing relegated Portsmouth, while the blues are currently sitting atop of the league, 6 points clear.
Here are his stats for this season:
Played: 28
Scored: 25
Assists: 8
Cesc Fabregas
Age: 22
Club: Arsenal
Nationality: Spanish
The Spanish midfielder has had his best season for the Gunners so far this year, and has finally progressed into the game changing player he needs in order to be considered World Class. He dragged Arsenal back from the death against Barcelona and was undoubtedly missed for the 2nd leg. He is currently the second highest scoring midfielder in the Premier League, behind Frank Lampard, and is one ahead of the Chelsea player in the Assist rankings. The Arsenal number four’s season came to an abrupt end after he fractured his leg against Barcelona, but still had a significant enough impact to lead the Gunners to a Champions League spot and a top 3 finish in the Premiership.
Here are his stats for this season:
Played: 27
Scored: 15
Assists: 13
Wayne Rooney
Age: 24
Club: Manchester United
Nationality: English
The England striker has had his best ever season so far as a player, scoring a total of 34 goals in 41 games, with 29 coming in the league. Even though Manchester United only look to be collecting the Carling Cup this season, it’s clear he’s filled Cristiano Ronaldo’s boots since his departure to Real Madrid, and is now the key man at Old Trafford.
Here are his stats for this season:
Played: 29
Scored: 26
Assists: 3
Carlos Tevez
Age: 26
Club: Manchester City
Nationality: Argentinean
What can be said about the temperamental Argentinean? Sparked up rivalries between himself and Ferguson, the two sides of Manchester, himself and Gary Neville, and then his Man City “Team Bridge” against John Terry’s Chelsea! The man has been involved in everything this season. However to the most important matter regarding Tevez, his performances on the pitch. Brought in by Mark Hughes, he flourished under Roberto Mancini, scoring 22 goals in 30 games, with 7 assists; carry Man City’s charge to 4th and final Champions League place.
Here are his stats for this season:
Played: 30
Scored: 22
Assists: 7
PFA Young Player of the Year
Joe Hart
Age: 23
Club: Birmingham City (On loan from Manchester City)
Nationality: English
The third Englishman on the list, and currently one of the best goalkeepers in the league. According to ESPN.com Hart has played 32 Premier League games this season, making 118 saves and keeping 9 clean sheets. He already has one full international cap for England and is expected to compete for the number one spot in the near future.
Here are his stats for this season:
Played: 32
Clean Sheets: 9
James Milner
Age: 24
Club: Aston Villa
Nationality: English
Milner has been excellent for Aston Villa, helping his side reach the FA Cup semi final and the Carling Cup final. Also Villa were fighting a Champions league spot, but a Europa League spot looks a lot more realistic. Milner is also expected to be in the 23 man squad heading to South Africa later this year.
Here are his stats for this season:
Played: 31
Scored: 5
Assists: 12
Cesc Fabregas
Age: 22
Club: Arsenal
Nationality: Spanish
See above for more, but the 22 year old Arsenal Captain has been excellent for the Gunners this season.
Wayne Rooney
Age: 24
Club: Manchester United
Nationality: English
See above for more, but at the age of 24 can he still be considered young? Either or, he is up for both and deservedly so.
Who do you feel should win the awards? Click to vote on the right or leave a comment below
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