Erling Haaland named FWA footballer of the year

Erling Haaland, the 22-year-old striker from Manchester City, has been crowned the Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year.

Haaland’s impressive record of scoring 51 goals and receiving 72% of the FWA vote secured him the victory in the Premier League competition, as reported by the Daily Mail on Friday.

The FWA’s runner-up was Bukayo Saka from Arsenal, followed by his team-mate, Martin Odegaard, in third place. Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City came in fourth, while Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford was fifth. A total of 19 players received votes, indicating the stiff competition in this year’s award.

On receiving the award, Haaland said, “To win the Football Writers’ Award in my first season in English football is an honour. I try every single day to be the best I can be and to be recognised like this means a lot to me.

“I have loved my time at City so far. My teammates are incredible, and they provide me with the chance to score goals.

“I want to thank all of them because I could not have won this award without them.”