Cristiano Ronaldo is the Player of the Year · 2007-04-23 12:25
Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year by the Professional Footballers’ Association.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 22, is the first player to win both awards in the same season since Andy Gray in 1977.
“It is a special night. It is amazing and a big honour for me to win trophies like this in the English Premier League. I am very proud, “ Ronaldo said.
“My colleagues have voted for me and that is fantastic because the players know the qualities of players.”
“This great team has helped me because when the team wins it is easier for us all to play with more confidence.”
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was honoured with the PFA Special Merit Award. He paid tribute to Ronaldo, who joined United from Sporting Lisbon in a ??12.2m deal in August 2003.
“At this moment in time, I think he is the best player in the world and his season has been incredible,” he said.
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was second and Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes third in the senior award.
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