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The Professional Footballers' Association Award Winners Announced
Apr 25, 2016
Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez has been named the PFA Player of the Year in England.
The 25-year-old from Algeria, has become the first ever African player to win the award after beating teammate Jamie Vardy and Tottenham's Harry Kane to the main prize.
The PFA Young Player of the Year Award went to Tottenham attacker, Dele Alli.
Meanwhile, Ryan Giggs has won the PFA Merit Award, which is given for 'meritorious service to football'.
The former United winger remains the most decorated player in the English game, having won 13 league titles, four FA Cups and two Champions League crowns during a glittering career.
Giggs was also named Player of the Year in 2009 and Young Player of the Year in both 1992 and 1993.
Photo: Riyad Mahrez
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