Jordan Henderson has been crowned Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year for the 2019/20 season.
The Liverpool captain saw off stiff competition from Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, as well as team-mates Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane, to claim the honour.
Liverpool's dominance in the league was reflected in the voting as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alisson Becker also received votes, but it was Henderson - with more than a quarter of the votes - who was the clear winner.
Reflecting on his win, Henderson said: "I'd like to say how appreciative I am of the support of those who voted for me and the Football Writers' Association in general.
"You only have to look at the past winners of it, a number of whom I've been blessed to play with here at Liverpool, like Stevie (Gerrard), Luis (Suarez) and Mo (Salah) to know how prestigious it is.
"But as grateful as I am I don't feel like I can accept this on my own.
"I don't feel like anything I've achieved this season or in fact during my whole career has been done on my own.
"I owe a lot to so many different people - but none more so than my current teammates - who have just been incredible and deserve this every bit as much as I do.
"We've only achieved what we've achieved because every single member of our squad has been brilliant. And not just in matches. Not just in producing the moments that make the headlines and the back pages but every day in training."
Henderson became the first Liverpool captain to lift the Premier League trophy, as the Reds ended a 30-year wait for a top-flight title.
It has been a standout year for club and country for the 30-year-old, as Henderson captained Liverpool to the Champions League title in 2019, while the club also claimed the Club World Cup in December.
He was also named the England national team's Player of the Year in January 2020.
Henderson has registered four goals and five assists in a league campaign in which Liverpool have only tasted defeat on three occasions and his instrumental contribution has now been recognised by football writers across the country.
Ten other players received votes from FWA members including last year's winner Raheem Sterling, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Sergio Aguero, Adama Traore, Danny Ings, Jack Grealish, James Maddison and Jonny Evans.
Henderson joins Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema, who was named the FWA Women's Player of the Year earlier this month.
A year ago it was a Manchester City double as Sterling claimed the FWA's men's prize and Nikita Parris was named FWA Women's Footballer of the Year.
The Footballer of the Year trophy has been awarded since 1948 when Sir Stanley Matthews was its first recipient.
TETRANINJA
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you're obviously not neutral you're a Chelsea fan and obviously won't appreciate his effort
Did u read my comment well,the fact that’s that he’s overrated doesn’t mean he’s not a very good player
Tobisma_LFC
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That’s why he’s overrated,only Liverpool fans see him through their biased glasses,if he’s truly the way he is.he would be praised more by neutrals
you're obviously not neutral you're a Chelsea fan and obviously won't appreciate his effort
ShubhankurSharma
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Trust me, he wont win anything
We'll see.
HRTHELION-LFC
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By winning rewards given for best performance when he clearly didn't deserve it...
He did deserve it everytime Liverpool play without him we lose like Man city game he was injured and Burnley game we drew also the Watford game
mitklprsz
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ovverated henderson kdb deserves pfa
SanglianKhaute
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What a shame for EPL. KDB was the true winner, they just don't want to recognize him..
bikbcinry
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Am still surprised
nomadcod
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pogba should of got it 😄 🤣
Kinda as funny as saying Hendo should have won it [Crylaugh]
nomadcod
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he has not got the respect he deserves in the past few years
He has gotten more than he deserves, for example he didn't deserve this
nomadcod
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HOW IS HE OVERRATED
By winning rewards given for best performance when he clearly didn't deserve it...
neer64
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Am sorry 😐 I overreacted 😔😔😔
No problem. Peace✌️
Fimbelm
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Yes, Henderson is over-rated. But, nobody deserves it more than KDB. No arguments there. And yes, u can keep ur dare, shine it up nice and stick it up.
Am sorry 😐 I overreacted 😔😔😔
neer64
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Like it or not herderson is over rated mane deserved it period and don’t you dare reply to this message
Yes, Henderson is over-rated. But, nobody deserves it more than KDB. No arguments there. And yes, u can keep ur dare, shine it up nice and stick it up.
Finiklruz
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this guy was bought from Sunderland afc
tisabkntuz
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Henderson born in 1990 won EPL title in 2020 30yrs of waiting
Poeabeos
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Poeabeos
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what about Kevin Brown
hoeebisms009
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you can cry now
How do you want me to cry when it's a laughing situation [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
packmas13
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Henderson might have the best individual performances but he's the best. Let me make some valid points * The best player on the pitch is not based on goals and assists, it's based on how you link up play, create chances and how you control the game. Example is Luka modric. When Modric won the ballon d'or people criticized him saying he had no assist and goals but if you watch football then you'll know that Modric is above goals and assist to make him the best. He's a magician in midfield. He's flair and touches on the ball are out of this world, he's dribbling is simply astonishing and he coordinates the midfield. KDB might have or have amazing stats but that doesn't make him the best, get that! All the best Henderson, congratulations once again
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yes I agree Henderson is better than Modric
Lionaire
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You? You win UCL?????? [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]. The funniest fking joke I've heard tdy [Crylaugh]
you can cry now
bolodon
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Henderson might have the best individual performances but he's the best. Let me make some valid points * The best player on the pitch is not based on goals and assists, it's based on how you link up play, create chances and how you control the game. Example is Luka modric. When Modric won the ballon d'or people criticized him saying he had no assist and goals but if you watch football then you'll know that Modric is above goals and assist to make him the best. He's a magician in midfield. He's flair and touches on the ball are out of this world, he's dribbling is simply astonishing and he coordinates the midfield. KDB might have or have amazing stats but that doesn't make him the best, get that! All the best Henderson, congratulations once again
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if u were a call coach, would you play Henderson over kdb?
Eli199
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Boohoo I’m a Bayern fan m8 remember when they beat u 7-0 on aggregate lmao
hahahaha! how quickly it is for u to change club; what a shame! anyways, I guess boateng is still resting in peace from the payback of 2015. bhooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
Cokblmort
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why mane why salah why firmino
phildubem
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It's fact
what is?
phildubem
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if you can check, last season Hazard had his best premier League season and yet he wasn't given too
I still don't get your logic, so should two wrongs make a right?
HRTHELION-LFC
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2011-12, City Wins Title, RVP gets POTY. 2013-14, City Wins Title, Suarez wins POTY. 2017-2018, City Wins Title, Salah wins POTY. 2018-2019, City Wins Title, VVD wins POTY Do I See a pattern here 👀 And then they say City fans are salty 😂🤣😆🤗
What's that gotta do with SALTY do u even know what it means[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
hoeebisms009
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this is not the real one, the real one is the PFA that's 👆👆 the the recognized one
Yeap. They are crying all, over lol. Little do they know Sterling won this same award last year but VVD won POTY
HRTHELION-LFC
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What a joke maaaaan!!!
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He is a CDM not meant too score or assist he meant too pass and create chances also De bruyne hasn't won anything yet
HRTHELION-LFC
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I know he’s a superb captain and he’s important to Liverpool but let’s be honest he’s overrated
HOW IS HE OVERRATED
HRTHELION-LFC
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You all realize The FWA is voted by Fans right? Hendo was always gonna win Coz they have a bigger fan base. PFA Award is the award that best says who the best player in the league is
Actually they are not fan voted and there are more Man U fans than any other fan so they would have voted Bruno
MubeenT2005
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1 word only . . . . . . . . . OVERRATED
MubeenT2005
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Time to post this again
Pawan11
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Overrated player of the year 🍾🍾
12UnitedGuyReborn
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This question is very useless. VVD and Mane don't have quality replacement whereas Henderson, which is keita, Wijnaldum and Fabinho
that's because Henderson quality is easy to replace
12UnitedGuyReborn
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Henderson might have the best individual performances but he's the best. Let me make some valid points * The best player on the pitch is not based on goals and assists, it's based on how you link up play, create chances and how you control the game. Example is Luka modric. When Modric won the ballon d'or people criticized him saying he had no assist and goals but if you watch football then you'll know that Modric is above goals and assist to make him the best. He's a magician in midfield. He's flair and touches on the ball are out of this world, he's dribbling is simply astonishing and he coordinates the midfield. KDB might have or have amazing stats but that doesn't make him the best, get that! All the best Henderson, congratulations once again
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Nah, being the best player on the pitch is not about link up play only but how vital your presence was in a team and in an entire season then it's how much influence you have on a game and most times Goals and Assists are considered above all else because two factors are the ones that can really decide the direction of an entire game or even season, so I get it that it's not all about goals and assists but even if you talk about link up play then KDB still has been better than your Hendo this season, influence KDB still better, go check their passes accuracy rate and their through passes and how unique and stylish they have been then you'll still find out KDB still has it all better than him this season, Liverpool won the league with a huge margin hence the others being overlooked by fans (FWA is voted by fans), but when the PFA (one recognized as official) award comes out you'll see Hendo might not win (not saying he won't, just saying he might not) if you talk about individual performances I believe Mane, Arnold and even your goalie has all had a better season than him but then that's just calling Liverpool players only, if you say the entire league then I could mention 10+ players who had better individual season than him
12UnitedGuyReborn
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How when I'm happy Hendo won it? You guys are crying and I love it [Crylaugh]
this is not the real one, the real one is the PFA that's 👆👆 the the recognized one
MinSwanPyae
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lmao what a joke
12UnitedGuyReborn
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So much deserved! Our Great Captain has proved all the doubters wrong. YNWA Hendo, Gerrard is very proud of you
you know that "PFA Player Of The Year" is the real one and the one that is actually recognized, right??? he hasn't won it, this one is just for jokes as it's been voted by fans and we all know fans are almost always sentimental
hoabistuz
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bring it all, all the individual awards this year competition belong to Liverpool. he will be the best player of this season too. It's our year so let's enjoy it
12UnitedGuyReborn
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I know he’s a superb captain and he’s important to Liverpool but let’s be honest he’s overrated
I honestly never see him do anything thrilling or outstanding whenever I watch Liverpool play, TAA or Mane is a better recipient in Liverpool team than him this season and obviously KDB should have this award well let's just wait for the "PFA Player Of The Year", because that is the real one
KxS
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Bruh😂😂😂
LovemoreDhlodhlo
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coz he come from england
Bornfaceelijah
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First of all congratulations JH. I may be a Liverpool fan, but KDB deserved this award in my opinion
Widbilmtu
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This is a JOKE its not the 1st of April
Ameerul24
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how is that? he won ucl n epl. so what??
even salah , mane or the entire liverpool squad won it
Piybcltz
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henderson hahahhaah jke haha who eva have him that award must of been paid off or he was smoking crack
Rebekmopry
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Joke of the year, people don’t realise Liverpool works as team together, there are no exceptional individuals there. I could name more than 5 players that performed better than Henderson
Mowdikosz
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de bruyne is footballer in this season.
SkyAbdiG
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There is nothing left to watch 😂😂😂 Like Mane/Salah/KVD/Auba/Mohrez/captain America /Buruno/Paul Pog play basket ball
AbubakarTalib
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I'm with Pep Guardiola statement