In his first spell at United, Ronaldo won the coveted award
in three campaigns - 2003/04, 2006/07 and 2007/08. After an impressive return
to Old Trafford, fans have voted for the Portuguese icon to receive the trophy,
now presented by @adidasfootball, for a record-equalling fourth time.
David De Gea is the only other Red to have claimed a quartet
of Sir Matt Busby statuettes.
Supporters all around the world took part in the online poll
across ManUtd.com and the Manchester United App - thanks to everyone who voted.
Our no.7 has enjoyed a clinical campaign, registering 24
goals in all competitions and defying anyone who doubted whether the
37-year-old could still perform in the cut and thrust of English football after
his long stints in Spain and Italy.
The majority of Ronaldo's strikes - 18 - came in the Premier
League, a tally that positioned him third behind only Mohamed Salah and Son
Heung-min who shared the Golden Boot prize.
Cristiano has produced a number of match-winning displays
for the Reds across the season, including his hat-tricks against Tottenham
Hotspur and Norwich City, and his second debut against Newcastle United when he
netted twice in front of the ecstatic Old Trafford crowd.
In addition to his domestic goalscoring exploits, the
Portuguese striker bagged six Champions League goals, demonstrating once again
his ability to deliver at the highest level of club football.
The six-time Ballon d’Or winner is no stranger to individual
honours, of course, and the annual award announced today was preceded by five
Player of the Month accolades during the season.
Ronaldo topped our monthly polls in September and October,
and then again in March, April and May.
He was also voted Man of the Match 10 times, with his
Champions League winner against Atalanta and his April equaliser against
Chelsea among his other noteworthy performances.
De Gea - our Players' Player of the Year - was the runner-up
to Ronaldo for the Sir Matt Busby award, while resurgent midfielder Fred
emerged in third place. Both candidates joined Cristiano in demonstrating
impressive consistency across what was a difficult season for the team overall.
Despite their challenges, our no.7 was a convincing victor
in the end, adding yet another entry to an already incredible long list of achievements.
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