Chapter 248 PFA’s best lineup! Best young player!
After accepting photos in the interview area and several pointed questions from the host, Ling Feng and Mendes also entered the venue together.
The venue was already bustling with people.
One is one of the hottest players in the Premier League, and the other is the most famous agent in football. The two immediately attracted a lot of attention.
During this period, whether you meet a familiar Premier League player or a guest you don't know, the other party will take the initiative to say hello to Ling Feng and Mendes and exchange a few words.
Since he was selected as the best player in both categories, Ling Feng can sit at the table of candidates for the PFA Player of the Year or the best young player candidates.
After careful consideration, the PFA official placed him at the latter table.
As for Mendes, he was placed at the next table.
“Hey! Raheem!”
“Harry!”
After hugging his two national team teammates Sterling and Kane, Ling Feng then shook hands with the Red Army's new No. 10 Coutinho and the Blues' new goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Hazard, Sterling, and Ling Feng are all candidates for the PFA Best Young Player Award for two consecutive years.
However, the winner of this year’s award is even less suspenseful compared to last year when Azar won the award!
Before the award ceremony, Ling Feng had played 30 times in the Premier League this season, contributed 13 goals and 22 assists, and won the best of the match 15 times.
He scored 35 goals alone, making him the player with the most goals among nearly 500 players in the Premier League!
The number of personal opportunities created and the success rate of crosses also rank first in the league!
The most important thing is that at the age of 19 years and 332 days, he became the youngest player to send 20 assists since the founding of the Premier League!
It only took him twenty-nine games to break the Premier League single-season assist record held by former Arsenal legend Henry for twelve years!
It even influenced the Premier League to establish an award for the Premier League assists king in advance!
Therefore, in everyone's eyes, the PFA Young Player of the Year award has long belonged to Ling Feng.
Even if another Tottenham supernova Kane breaks out this season and scores nearly 30 goals in all competitions, it is impossible to snatch this award from Ling Feng
The whole award ceremony The process is almost the same as last year.
The previous steps are all insignificant.
So, Ling Feng mainly chatted with Sterling and Kane while eating and drinking.
While talking, the three of them also talked about the upcoming European Youth Championship in the summer.
"By the way, Ling, I heard from Mr. Southgate that you will also participate in the European Youth Championship in the summer?"
Following Kane's words, Sterling also looked at Ling Feng in surprise. :
"Is there such a thing?"
"Yes, Gary invited me to join the team, hoping that I can contribute to the team with what I am good at."
After receiving the affirmative answer, Kane immediately showed a happy expression:
"That's great! I believe that with you here, we can at least reach the finals!"
Hearing this, Sterling on the side curled his lips and complained in his heart. Get up:
Final?
It’s smaller, the layout is smaller!
Who do you think he is?
He is a ruthless man who won the World Cup Rookie of the Year award at the age of eighteen and broke the Premier League single-season assists record in his first season in the Premier League!
With Lingfeng’s strength as the Premier League’s assist leader, coupled with Kane’s hot form this season, this frontcourt combination alone is absolutely unstoppable in the European Youth Championship!
Thinking of this, Sterling suddenly felt a little envious.
Made, you missed the chance to win the championship!
Although it is only a European Youth Championship championship, the gold content is definitely not as high as the national team's A-level competition.
However, a champion is always a champion!
You know, most players in football don't even have a decent championship.
And Sterling would never have imagined that such a player is sitting next to him!
Looking at Kane's slightly excited look, Ling Feng suddenly thought of a very interesting thing.
The super striker sitting in front of him is the uncrowned king who has scored 300 goals but has never had a real championship!
If he can win the European Youth Championship this time, it will be equivalent to Kane's first championship in his career.
The reborn Ling Feng definitely understands the importance of the championship to Kane.
Scoring a lot of goals, but without a trophy in his career, Kane has almost become an exclusive joke that fans talk about most.
Ling Feng also felt very sorry for Kane's lack of championship.
And now, I have this opportunity to personally help Kane make up for this regret? !
Thinking of this, Ling Feng found it very interesting.
It also strengthens our determination to help England win the European Youth Championship in the summer!
. . .
As several people chatted and laughed, time passed quietly.
It was not until halfway through the award ceremony that we finally came to the first more important link:
"Gentlemen and ladies, let's take a look at the best eleven who have performed best in the Premier League this season!"
"Please look at the big screen!"
As soon as the words fell, The candidates for the PFA Team of the Year and their highlights began to be played on the big screen at the venue.
The PFA Team of the Year for the 2014-15 season is a 442 diamond midfield formation.
At the goalkeeper position, it is Manchester United’s dad De Gea,
The four defenders are Southampton's Bertrand, Chelsea's Cahill, Terry, and Ivanovic.
It is worth mentioning that before the official transfer in the winter window, Bertrand was still a Chelsea player.
Strictly speaking, Chelsea players monopolize the entire defense line in the best lineup!
In the defensive midfielder position, Matic has performed well at Chelsea this season and is called the "No. 1 defensive midfielder in the Premier League" by many fans;
Three offensive midfielders, Arsenal's thigh Sanchez is on the left, Chelsea's absolute core Hazard is on the right, and Leicester City's golden boy Ling Feng is in the center;
On the front line are Chelsea striker Costa, who ranks second and third in the Premier League scorer list, and White Hart Lane striker super star Kane!
Chelsea, which has basically secured the Premier League championship, has become the biggest winner, with a total of six players selected for the best team!
This also shows how outstanding this Chelsea team is under the leadership of "Madman" Mourinho!
As for this annual best team, although the candidates for all positions are worthy of it.
However, if we really want to argue, there are still some points worth considering.
And Manchester City fans, after seeing the announcement of the best team list, either spit out the fragrance directly, or rushed directly to the PFA official website to start complaining!
One of the biggest controversial points is why Aguero, who scored the most goals in the Premier League and topped the scorer list, was not selected for the best team? !
Why are Costa and Kane ranked behind him able to be selected for the best team?
In addition to Aguero, outstanding players such as Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas and Sigurdsson were also not selected, which also made other fans have opinions.
However, in the selection of all awards, some people will be happy and some will be sad. There are twenty teams in the Premier League, each with its own supporters, and it is impossible to satisfy everyone.
After the annual best team is announced, it is the award of the best young player of the year.
As usual, the highlight of the season's highlights of the candidates led by Ling Feng was played on the big screen.
Then, former Leicester City legend Lineker made his debut as the awarding guest amid the applause of everyone in the audience.
“In the past year, I am very happy to see many young players emerging in the league. Among them are Ling, Hazard and Kane.”
"Next, let me announce the top three for the Best Young Player of the Year."
"The third place is Hazard."
"The second place is Kane.”
“The first place is Ling Feng!”
There is no doubt about the award result!
When the live broadcast camera was focused on Ling Feng, the audience suddenly burst into warm applause.
Under the attention of everyone, Ling Feng first accepted a kiss from his girlfriend Barbara, and then hugged head coach Pearson, his parents, and his agent who were sitting at another table. For a moment.
Finally, I straightened my clothes and stepped onto the podium with an indifferent expression.
“Man, you deserve this!”
“Thank you!”
After receiving the silver trophy representing the PFA Young Player of the Year from Lineker, Ling Feng came to the microphone and prepared to give his acceptance speech.
“I am very grateful to the PFA and all the players, coaches and referees who voted for me.”
“At this time last year, I also came here with several equally outstanding young people. Players compete for this award."
"I am very happy to win this award. This is a recognition of my performance on the field over the past year. I am very honored."
After the simple award speech, Ling Feng walked off the stage amidst another round of applause from the crowd.
After the Young Player of the Year, next is the highlight of the night:
PFA Player of the Year, which is where the English Footballer of the Year belongs!
Strictly speaking, the only contenders for this award are Hazard and Ling Feng.
Others have a chance, but it’s slim.
After all, Hazard and Ling Feng’s performances throughout the season have been stable and outstanding.
Hazard has made 31 league appearances for Chelsea this season, contributing 12 goals and seven assists.
Although his personal data is far behind Ling Feng.
However, his importance to Chelsea cannot be summarized solely by personal data.
The Premier League averages 4.8 dribbles per game, ranking first in Europe in dribble success rate, even higher than Messi and Neymar in La Liga!
As Chelsea's ball-carrying core, his presence can not only solve problems with his personal ability, but also create more space and opportunities for his teammates.
Seeing the highlights of the six candidates' matches playing on the big screen, Ling Feng already knew what was going on.
Judging from the signs that he was placed at the best young player table and that he was the first to win the best young player award, Ling Feng felt that he was likely to lose to Hazard.
Sure enough, when the award presenter finally said Hazard's name, Ling Feng was not surprised at all.
Seeing Azar go on stage to receive the award, Ling Feng also smiled and applauded him.
Although I have already guessed this result.
However, Ling Feng was still a little unwilling and disappointed in his heart.
In his opinion, his personal performance and data are better than Hazard.
But I still lost!
The reason why I was defeated by Hazard, who had relatively poor personal data, and did not win the PFA Player of the Year award is very simple:
The team that Hazard plays for is Chelsea, the giants who are basically locked in the Premier League title this season.
And he only plays for the newly promoted team that is ranked sixth in the league.
Even the record is very amazing, and he is the super dark horse in the league this season.
But in terms of attention and fame, Hazard is even better.
Moreover, the performance of both of them is closely related to the team's record and is crucial.
Both of them have repeatedly helped the team defeat opponents by themselves, and have also relied on their own efforts to defeat strong teams in the league
Judging from the strength and performance of both players, they are both among the top players in the Premier League.
Of course, there have been many players who won the PFA Player of the Year (English Footballer of the Year) award before when the team did not win the Premier League championship.
For example, Bell in the 10-11 and 12-13 seasons, and Suarez last season!
If Ling Feng can lead Leicester City to the top four with a better record, he will definitely be more qualified than Hazard to win the PFA Player of the Year honor.
However, bringing the current Leicester City to the top six is already the result of his unprecedented strength.
You know, their lineup is already very weak, and they have to fight on two fronts.
However, no matter what, they are only sixth in the Premier League.
And Chelsea is the Premier League champion.
The weight of the championship is heavy, and it can also add a lot of points.
Perhaps, this is the cruelty of sports competition
However, although the expression on Ling Feng's face remained the same as usual, a raging flame was already igniting in his heart.
Just wait and see!
Next year, I'm going to beat everyone, come back here again, and win this damn best award!
In the competition for the Player of the Year award, losing to Hazard made Ling Feng determined to win it back next year.
However, in the eyes of Mendes, who had just praised Ling Feng, this is a shame!
In the eyes of this brokerage giant, Ling Feng's performance and popularity are higher than Hazard.
The only thing holding Ling Feng back from winning the award is the poor record of the team he plays for!
Although it is impossible to directly push Leicester City's team record to the Premier League championship.
But helping its players improve the team's record is not just a way to improve the players' personal strength.
There is another way!
For example, find a wealthy club for Ling Feng with stronger teammates and a more luxurious lineup!
Originally, in Mendes's career plan for Ling Feng, he planned to let Ling Feng train in Leicester City for two or three years, and then wait until he matured before moving to a wealthy club to start. Compete for championships and personal honors.
However, what he never expected was that in just one year, Ling Feng would break several records one after another, fully adapt to the intensity and rhythm of the top league, and deliver the performance that made everyone excited. Amazing answer!
Except for the team's slightly worse record, there is nothing picky about his personal performance!
At this moment, Mendes suddenly felt that the small temple of Leicester City could no longer accommodate the great god Ling Feng
(End of this chapter)