But the fact their three leading candidates play in defence, midfield and attack show how strong they have been in every area this season.It is hard to decide this year but, in a team where there are so many big names around him that often take the limelight, Henderson has been a driving force. Will Kevin De Bruyne become the first Man City player ever to win the PFA Player of the Year award after his exceptional performances in 2019-20? Media playback is not supported on this device He has still got the ability to go and win the Champions League for City this season and when he plays like he did at the Bernabeu, they have every chance.That game against Real made me realise how good he is.
Without him, Liverpool struggle a little bit. City without him playing are a much less impressive outfit, which says a lot.I narrowed it down to Mane, who has been unbelievable, and Henderson but with Henderson missing the end of the season through injury I think you can see just how important he is to this Liverpool team.Henderson has been instrumental in everything they have done this season and his leadership qualities have made the difference on so many occasions.What I love about him having watched him a lot is that, even when Liverpool are winning games, he has got this mentality now where he will not allow anyone's standards to drop.He is not afraid to have a go at any of his team-mates at any point, and they don't answer him back now. Winners. 2018/2019. He had the ability and the desire and there was a feeling of "now we win things". Having a strong defence always means at least not losing, and the attack also starts there. Those qualities earned the former Celtic and Groningen blocker the Netherlands captaincy last year and he was crucial in helping the Oranje to the Nations League play-offs in Portugal this summer. Steph Houhgton Vivianne Miedema Arsenal. Media playback is not supported on this device If you have no good defenders who can play, then you cannot attack.I had this debate last season - does the standout player deserve this award, or is it one of the team that wins the title? His stats are incredible and so is his all-round play. He is an exceptional leader and has had an exceptional season.De Bruyne has been the standout player with his passing range with both feet, and his vision - he has the ability in the final third to see and play the killer pass. Who are the outsiders to win the 2019-20 PFA Player of the Year? Twenty-four BBC pundits have made their choice, and four names are mentioned - Manchester City star Scroll down to find out who they have picked as their best player, and vote for your choice here.If you are viewing this page on the BBC News app please click You hear about how he is in the dressing room and how he would call people out. The biggest point about him and Liverpool, though, is that if you take him out of that team then they are seriously going to miss him.
He has done it when it's mattered too, like in the win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.De Bruyne has taken on the role of being the leader at City and is still improving himself.
The 21-year-old has not only forged himself into one of English football's best full-backs this season, but the world's.
PFA Special Achievement Award. A total of 515 players have featured in the top flight during the extended 2019-20 campaign but only one will be named the Professional Footballers' Association's Player of the Year. An extraordinary Premier League season is finally over but who was the standout individual performer over the past 12 months?A total of 515 players have featured in the top flight during the extended 2019-20 campaign but only one will be named the Professional Footballers' Association's Player of the Year.Which man deserves that accolade? He arrived at Anfield aged 20 in 2011 with a 'work in progress' sign around his neck but he never doubted himself.It feels like he has always had the confidence to keep pushing himself and those around him, while being an understated player.He's been absolutely critical in what Liverpool have done because when new players have arrived, like Van Dijk and Alisson, who have given them the lift in quality they needed, he has been able to establish to them what is expected in terms of their focus too.He is still the guy most likely to make me go "wow" and has done so many times this season.