Steven Gerrard Named Football Writers' Association Player of the Year
The Liverpool captain beat Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney to the honor
The Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard, has been voted the 2009 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association.
The 28-year-old topped the poll of journalists ahead of Manchester United's Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney to win the accolade, which has been running since 1948.
Gerrard will receive his award at the FWA's gala dinner at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on 29 May.
"Steven's performances this season have been of the highest quality," said FWA chairman Steve Bates. "His drive and desire have underpinned Liverpool's Premier League title challenge and ensured a tight finish to the season.
"Steven is clearly in his prime and quite rightly rated one of the finest midfield players of his generation and the FWA are delighted to honor his contribution to club and country."
The 28-year-old topped the poll of journalists ahead of Manchester United's Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney to win the accolade, which has been running since 1948.
Gerrard will receive his award at the FWA's gala dinner at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on 29 May.
"Steven's performances this season have been of the highest quality," said FWA chairman Steve Bates. "His drive and desire have underpinned Liverpool's Premier League title challenge and ensured a tight finish to the season.
"Steven is clearly in his prime and quite rightly rated one of the finest midfield players of his generation and the FWA are delighted to honor his contribution to club and country."
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