Manchester City may have lost their Premier League title in 2019/20 but their star man has picked up a top individual accolade.
Kevin De Bruyne has won the Premier League’s Player of the Season award, beating the likes of Liverpool stars Jordan Henderson and Sadio Mane to the prize.
De Bruyne finished ahead of Henderson, who was one of the nominees
He’s also beaten Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, Leicester striker Jamie Vardy, Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope and Southampton frontman Danny Ings to the prize.
The Belgian, 29, scored 13 goals and provided 20 assists in what’s been a stunning Premier League campaign for him personally.
The result could be viewed as a surprise as City lost their status as English champions to Liverpool, who wrapped up the title with seven games to spare. De Bruyne and co finished 17 points behind the Reds.
However, this has been De Bruyne’s most productive campaign since joining City in 2015.
His haul of 20 assists equalled the league record set by Thierry Henry in 2003 and his 13 goals helped City become the division’s top scorers for a third successive season.
Liverpool have tasted success with regards to the Young Player of the Season award, which went to Alexander-Arnold, 21.
Meanwhile, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp scooped up the Manager of the Season award. The German held off competition from the likes of Frank Lampard, Chris Wilder and Brendan Rodgers.