Striking Phil Cotton, the heart of Manchester City's midfield, not only won the Premier League Player of the Year and England Footballer of the Year awards, but also became an England player of the year in the 2023/24 season, winning three domestic individual honors in one fell swoop. Chelsea's other midfield star Galpenma, although lost in the competition for the best young player award, but also not lost the "Blue Moon" another harvest.
Looking back at Phil Cotton's performance last season, he scored 19 goals and contributed 8 assists in the Premier League, helping Manchester City to the top of the league title for the fourth time. The 24-year-old England international, who was voted Mr. England Player for the first time, said emotionally: "Winning the award is such a special feeling, and I'm incredibly proud to be recognized by other players. I'd like to give a special thanks to captain Gaudio and my teammates who have helped me to keep improving." The honor comes on the back of the Premier League players' recognition of his outstanding performance last season.
Meanwhile, 22-year-old Galpenma also surpassed Phil Cotton with an impressive 22 goals and 11 assists, but unfortunately, Chelsea's poor overall performance ended in sixth place, and Galpenma's failure to be included in the best eleven was an open question.
And in this star-studded Best 11 line-up, Phil Cotton shines alongside names such as Aynin Charant, Onychu Jens, Martin Odigat, Digran Rice, Lodi Kasjandi, Kilwenga, Wahkil Yundi Jike, Gabil Magahis, William Shaliba and Dallaye.
