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"Premier League" leaders continue to reap the awards of this season's young guard. A couple of weeks ago, named the best player of the "Premier League" season and the best young player of the season, the Portuguese midfielder was recognized as the best player playing in England of the year on Friday. In the polls where the Football Writers' Association (FWA) voted, C.Ronaldo surpassed Didier Drogba of "Chelsea" and teammates Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes. "I am completely thrilled and satisfied to have won such an important award. It is a great honor and recognition," said the 22-year-old "Man Utd" defender who has won three main individual trophies of the "Premier League" this season. FWA President Paul Hetherington said, "This is an extremely great turning point in this player's career. After last year's World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo was heavily criticized for the conflict in the quarterfinals against England with teammate Wayne Rooney. However, in England, he was accepted without hatred and recognized for his individual mastery. I think Cristiano completely deserved to win in the voting and proved that he is currently the best." The last time a player from "Man Utd" was named Player of the Year in England was Teddy Sheringham in 2001. By the way, C.Ronaldo is the first Portuguese to become the best in England. C.Ronaldo arrived in Manchester in 2003 for €18 million from Lisbon's "Sporting" team. Playing as a winger, this season he has already scored 22 goals for his club. "Man Utd" this week ended their Champions League campaign after losing to "Milan" in the semifinals, but they still have a realistic chance of winning the "Premier League" and the FA Cup.
