Phil Foden has been named the Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year.
Foden beat out Declan Rice and Rodri to win 42 percent of the vote.
Foden ranked third in WhoScored rating in the Premier League behind Bukayo Saka and Rodri. Foden enters the final match of the season with 17 goals and eight assists.
“We’re still in two competitions, we’ve got two finals left and we’ll give everything to try and achieve success and try and do the Premier League four times which has never been done before,\" said Foden.
“It would mean a lot to us. It’s history and I don’t think I can ever see it being done again.\"
Foden joined City at Under-9 level.
“I’m so happy for people who have been on my journey, the fans who have supported me, those who have helped me and to be named for this award means a lot to me,\" Foden said.
“It just shows how far I’ve come, looking at my journey, and showing it’s possible for other kids. It does feel a little bit extra special for me as a kid to come through the academy and now playing with world stars. I’m getting the rewards that I’ve worked so hard for.”