Raheem Sterling: Manchester City forward picks up Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award

Raheem Sterling: Manchester City forward picks up Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award
Manchester City star Raheem Sterling cannot wait for Sunday’s Premier League title decider after the ‘massive honour’ of picking up the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award.A stunning season with Manchester City and England has been complemented by the 24-year-old’s impressive work off the pitch fighting racism in football and society.2

Man City star Raheem Sterling has picked up the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award

Sterling’s heroics saw him crowned PFA Young Player of the Year and then voted as the FWA Footballer of the Year, which Sterling picked up at the Landmark Hotel in London on Thursday.“It’s a massive achievement, a massive honour,” he said. “To be recognised is always a lovely feeling, especially by the writers. It makes it even more special.“It is an award that I will cherish, especially with the people that have won it before me so I am really, really glad and proud.”Sterling collected 62 per cent of the poll by FWA members and beat Liverpool centre-back Virgil Van Dijk to the award by over 100 votes.He will be hoping to get the better of the Dutchman once again this Sunday, when the most fascinating title race in years goes down to the wire.

Raheem Sterling & Nikita Parris – the 2019 Football Writers Association Footballers of the Year #MCFC pic.twitter.com/uSO8lS1ZUj— Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) May 9, 2019

City head to Brighton in the driving seat but Liverpool will be desperate to capitalise on any uncharacteristic slip-up by Pep Guardiola’s men as they welcome Wolves to Anfield.“We know how big an occasion it is,” Sterling said. “But I’d much rather be on our side, to know if we win the game, it’s ours.“It will be a tough day, that’s for sure. We know Brighton won’t just sit there and let us score goals.“They’re safe and it is going to be a really tough day, to be honest with you, but it is one I am really looking forward to.”Sterling is the first Manchester City player in 50 years to win the FWA Footballer of the Year award, following on from Tony Book sharing the accolade with Derby’s Dave Mackay.‘Precept and example’ have long been considered when voting for the award – values that Sterling boasts in abundance.Getty2

Sterling recently won The Integrity and Impact Award at the BT Sport Industry Awards 2019

Put to him that he has had a bit of an up and down time with the media in the recent years, Sterling said: “Yeah, it’s one of those where I take full responsibility as well because it’s my first time being a professional and everyone makes mistakes.“Being young and not quite understanding what goes on in and around football with the media.“But as you get older, you mature and understand things much better and I think now people can see me for who I am.“Role model, not in terms of saying you set out to be a role model but just in terms of leading by example.“You have young kids who do follow you and do look up to you, and you need to try and set the right example for them and the next generation coming through for sure. “Certain subjects that I have spoken about this season has been touchy but at the same time I thought it was needed and I tried to do my best to address it in a positive (way) and not come across aggressive or ignorant.”Thursday night was a double celebration for City as England striker Nikita Parris collected the FWA Women’s Footballer of the Year.“It feels amazing to be voted for by the Football Writers’ Association,” she said.“I am really grateful for the award and I hope the night is special, with two Manchester City players getting the award. Many congratulations to Raheem, I think he has been fantastic this year.“It has been a fantastic season for us, winning two trophies and will really be fighting for that league trophy next year. It is a fantastic time for women’s football and the England team.”

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