Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kanté has been named the Premier League Player of the Season.
The 26-year-old has enjoyed a superb first year at Stamford Bridge and has already been awarded the PFA and Football Writers' Association prizes for his performances.
Congratulations @nglkante!
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 21, 2017
The @ChelseaFC man is the @EASPORTSFIFA Premier League Player of the Season for 2016/17! #PLAwards pic.twitter.com/x2bwo3LHof
France international wins gong ahead of host of other stars
Kanté won the most combined votes from a panel of experts, captains of Premier League clubs and a public ballot.
He beat fellow nominees Eden Hazard, Cesar Azpilicueta, Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Jan Vertonghen, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sánchez to the prize.
