Manchester City forward Phil Foden has been honored with the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year award. At just 24 years old, Foden has been instrumental in City's remarkable achievement of securing a fourth consecutive Premier League title last season.
Foden's impressive stats include 19 goals and eight assists, playing a pivotal role in edging out Arsenal for the championship on the final day. Reflecting on his award, Foden expressed, \"To win this award is something very special and it is one that I am very proud of and grateful for. To be recognized this way by your fellow professionals means everything and I would like to thank everyone who voted for me.\"
He also extended his gratitude to manager Pep Guardiola, the City coaching staff, and his teammates, acknowledging their support in his continuous improvement. With the Premier League title defense underway, Foden is already eyeing a fifth successive crown, following a strong start with a 2-0 victory against Chelsea.
In addition to the PFA accolade, Foden was named the 2023-24 Premier League Player of the Season and the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year. Txiki Begiristain, Manchester City's Director of Football, praised Foden's talent and humility, stating, \"Phil embodies everything we stand for at Manchester City. He is a supremely talented player but is someone who always strives to seek to improve. He is a very humble guy who is hugely popular throughout the Club. We are all very proud of him.\"
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