As Marco Reus gradually recovers from injuries, he has received exceptional recognition in his country - he was named the best German footballer of 2018.
This season, the 29-year-old captain of Borussia Dortmund demonstrates excellent athletic form - in 24 games played, he has already scored 14 goals and made nine assists.
During the World Cup last summer, the forward managed to score once in three games.
In a poll where fans from all over the world could participate, M. Reus received 33.9 percent of the votes. Joshua Kimmich came in second with 31 percent, and Leroy Sane in third with 10.3 percent.
This recognition is the first time M. Reus has received in his career.
Your 2018 Player of the Year is... Marco Reus! Congratulations, @woodyinho! https://t.co/qJtNHCUJQG #DieMannschaft pic.twitter.com/2x6X3temlj