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Leicester City forward Riyad Mahrez has emerged winner of the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award. The award was voted for by the Algeria international's fellow professionals.
Mahrez has contributed to 28 goals (17 goals , 11 assists) in 34 league games to take Leicester nearer to an historic league title.
Speaking afterwards, Mahrez dedicated the award to his team-mates.
"All the credit is for them, seriously," he said.
"And for my manager and the staff. Without them I wouldn't receive this award and I wouldn't score. It's the team spirit, and I want to dedicate it to them.
"It's extra special because if the players vote for me it's because they've seen I've been great this year so I'm happy.
"Without my team-mates I wouldn't get this award," he added.
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli, 20, was named PFA Young Player of the Year, while Manchester City forward Izzy Christiansen won the Women's Player of the Year award. Sunderland striker Beth Mead, 20, was named Women's Young Player of the Year.
Mahrez has contributed to 28 goals (17 goals , 11 assists) in 34 league games to take Leicester nearer to an historic league title.
Speaking afterwards, Mahrez dedicated the award to his team-mates.
"All the credit is for them, seriously," he said.
"And for my manager and the staff. Without them I wouldn't receive this award and I wouldn't score. It's the team spirit, and I want to dedicate it to them.
"It's extra special because if the players vote for me it's because they've seen I've been great this year so I'm happy.
"Without my team-mates I wouldn't get this award," he added.
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli, 20, was named PFA Young Player of the Year, while Manchester City forward Izzy Christiansen won the Women's Player of the Year award. Sunderland striker Beth Mead, 20, was named Women's Young Player of the Year.
