The Liverpool Player of the Season Award, is one of a set of official end of season awards given to the best performing player over the course of the Premier League Season as voted for by the fans. The inaugural award was handed out in 2001, with just the 'Player of the Season' Award.[1] This title was initially awarded by fans voting on Liverpool's official club website, however the number of awards expanded following the introduction of an awards dinner, the inaugural event held in 2014, and has been held every season since. The number of awards expanded to include 'Players' Player of the Season' (as well as Fans' Player), Goal of the season and Women's Player of the season, as well as a number of other awards for academy players, technical staff and fans other outstanding services to the club.[2]
![](http://178.128.105.246/cars-http-upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Steven_Gerrard_in_2014.jpg/220px-Steven_Gerrard_in_2014.jpg)
![](http://178.128.105.246/cars-http-upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2b/Luis_Su%C3%A1rez_D%C3%ADaz.jpg/220px-Luis_Su%C3%A1rez_D%C3%ADaz.jpg)
Awards ceremony
editAwards dinner
editSince the introduction of the awards dinner, the awards have been presented after the end of the Premier League season, usually at the start of May but held at any point during the month. The event is open to staff and fans, who may buy tickets on the club website, and has been held at a number of prominent venues, a list of which is provided below:
Year | Venue | Date |
---|---|---|
2014 | ACC Liverpool | 6 May |
2015 | Liverpool Arena | 19 May |
2016 | Exhibition Centre in Liverpool | 12 May |
2017 | Anfield Stadium | 9 May |
2018 | Melwood Training Ground | 10 May |
2019 | Not held due to Champions League final | |
2020 | Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic | |
2021 | Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic |
Trophy
editThe trophies have had a number of designs – the 2012–13 award was named 'Standard Chartered Player of the Season' for sponsorship reasons and was in the design of the Standard Chartered logo accordingly.[3] Since this, the trophies have taken the form of an opaque circle within a hollow circle emblazoned with the Liverpool logo.[4]
Winners
editMen's Player of the Season Award
editThe Fans' Player of the season is determined through a vote on the LFC website in which 5 candidates are nominated by the club. Fans are then free to vote for their player of choice. The player with the greatest number of votes wins the award. This award has been presented from 2001 onward.
The Players' player of the year award is given to the player at the club with the greatest number of votes from teammates. This award has been presented from the 2013–14 season onwards. However, in every year both awards have been presented, they have both gone to the same player.
Women's Player of the Season Award
editSimilarly to the men's award, a player of the season is chosen by both the fans and the players and separate awards are granted depending on the result of each vote. This award has been part of the awards night from the end of the 2013–14 season, although the fans' player award has only been presented from the end of the 2017–18 season. A Young Player of the year also is granted to the best 'young' player on the team.
Season | Players' Player | Fans' Player | Young Player of the Year | Club Person of the Season / The Red Way Award |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013–14 | Nicole Rolser | |||
2014–15 | Fara Williams | |||
2015–16 | Martha Harris | |||
2016–17 | Sophie Ingle | |||
2017–18 | Sophie Ingle | Gemma Bonner | ||
2018–19 | Sophie Bradley-Auckland | Amy Rodgers | Amy Rodgers[25] | |
2019–20 | Rinsola Babajide[26] | |||
2020–21 | Missy Bo Kearns[27] | |||
2021–22 | Rachael Laws[28] | Leanne Kiernan[29] | Taylor Hinds[28] | Niamh Fahey[28] |
2022–23 | Ceri Holland [30] | Missy Bo Kearns[31] | Faye Kirby [30] | |
2023–24 | Grace Fisk[32] | Marie Höbinger[33] | Marie Höbinger[32] | Niamh Fahey[32] |
Young Player of the Season/Academy Player of the Season
editThe Young Player of the Season was awarded alongside the player of the year award in 2010 and is awarded to the young player who has performed the best for Liverpool's first team that season, with the Academy's player of the year award being officially added with the introduction of the awards dinner in 2014, and being granted to the best performing player in the academy squad.
Season | Young Player of the Year | Academy Player of the Year | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2009–10 | Lucas Leiva | ||
2010–11 | |||
2011–12 | |||
2012–13 | |||
2013–14 | Raheem Sterling | Jordan Rossiter | |
2014–15 | Raheem Sterling | João Carlos Teixeira | |
2015–16 | Emre Can | Brad Smith | |
2016–17 | Trent Alexander-Arnold | Ben Woodburn | |
2017–18 | Trent Alexander-Arnold | Harry Wilson | |
2018–19 | Not Awarded | ||
2019-20 | Trent Alexander-Arnold |
Goal of the Season/Performance of the Season
editThe Goal of the Season is decided by a vote from the fans on the 'best goal' scored that season, whereas performance of the season refers to a specific performance by a player which is deemed to be the best of the season. The former has been awarded since 2014, with the latter being added to the roster of awards in 2015. The performance of the season award appears to have been discontinued following the second issue of the award in 2016.
Men
editGoal of the Season | Performance of the Season | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Season | Winner | Match | Winner | Match |
2013–14 | Luis Suárez | 1–0 vs Norwich City (4 December 2013) | ||
2014–15 | Philippe Coutinho | 1–0 vs Southampton (22 February 2015) | Philippe Coutinho | vs Manchester City (1 March 2015) |
2015–16 | Philippe Coutinho | 1–1 vs Manchester United (17 March 2016) | Philippe Coutinho | vs Manchester City (21 November 2015) |
2016–17 | Emre Can | 1–0 vs Watford (1 May 2017) | ||
2017–18 | Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain | 2–0 vs Manchester City (4 April 2018) | ||
2018–19 | Mohamed Salah | 2–0 vs Chelsea (14 April 2019) | ||
2020–21 | Alisson | 2–1 vs West Brom (16 May 2021) | ||
2021–22 | Mohamed Salah | 2–1 vs Manchester City (3 October 2021) | ||
2022–23 | Mohamed Salah | 1–0 vs Manchester City (16 October 2022) | ||
2023–24 | Alexis Mac Allister | 2–1 vs Fulham (3 December 2023) |
Women
editGoal of the Season | Performance of the Season | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Season | Winner | Match | Winner | Match |
2023–24 | Mia Enderby | 3–4 vs Manchester City (8 November 2023) [34] |
Club awards
editSince the inception of the awards dinner, a number of awards celebrating non-players have been introduced. Some of these awards have been presented in every awards dinner since 2014, whereas others have been one-off recognition, or been discontinued in place of other awards. A total of 8 different awards have been issued and presented so far, the criteria for winning each award explained the list of winners below:
Winners
editSeason | Outstanding Achievement Award | Bill Shankly Community Award | Lifetime Achievement | Staff Recognition | SupportersClub | Fan of the year | Special Recognition | Outstanding Team Achievement |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2013–14 | Brendan Rodgers | Lucas Leiva | Ronnie Moran | Matt Walker
(Senior TV Producer) |
OLSC Paris | Rado Chmiel | ||
2014–15 | Steven Gerrard | Chris Anders | Ron Yeats & | Ian Wallace | OLSC London | |||
2015–16 | Marie Rooney | Steve Heighway | Terry Forsyth | Gauteng | ||||
2016–17 | Jeremy Barnes | Roger Hunt | Disability Support
Team |
Cyprus | Lucas Leiva | 1977 Euro Cup Winning Squad | ||
2017–18 | Fans Supporting
Foodbanks |
Ian Callaghan | New South Wales | 1978 Euro Cup Winning Squad | ||||
2018–19 | Awards not held due to busy First Team Schedule and Champions League Final | |||||||
2019-20 | Awards not held due to the COVID-19 Pandemic |
Award Criteria
editOutstanding Achievement Award – Awarded for exceptional achievement at the club. Given to Brendan Rodgers in 2014 for leading Liverpool back into the Champions League, and to Gerrard following his announcement of retirement in 2015 for exceptional commitment to the club. Discontinued after 2015.[2]
Bill Shankly Community Award – Named for Bill Shankly, manager from 1959–1974 and "awarded to the person who has shown commitment to their community through supporting local projects and activities or by selflessly giving their time to help others" Can be granted to players, non-players, or organisations such as Fans Supporting Foodbanks in 2018.[35]
Lifetime Achievement – Awarded for stellar commitment to the club over an exceptional period of time.[35]
Staff Recognition – "for a member of club staff who is dedicated to Liverpool FC and upholds the Liverpool way"[35] Was not awarded in 2018 and as such may have been discontinued.
Supporter's Club – Supporter's Club of the Year
Fan of the Year – A currently one-off award granted to the nominated fan of the year. Polish fan Rado Chmiel is the current only holder of this award after being discontinued in 2014
Special Recognition Award – A currently one-off award granted to award special recognition to an individual
Outstanding Team Achievement Award – Awarded to recognise historical team achievements (such as prior European Cup Winning Squads)
References
edit- ^ Jones, Neil (24 May 2011). "Lucas Leiva voted Liverpool FC's Player of the Season". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ a b "Suarez bags treble at awards dinner". Liverpool F.C. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ a b "Your player of the season revealed - Liverpool FC". 5 June 2013. Archived from the original on 5 June 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ "Mohamed Salah takes top prizes at LFC Players' Awards". Liverpool FC. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ "We speak to YOUR Player of the Season - Liverpool FC". 12 June 2015. Archived from the original on 12 June 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- ^ "Murphy named Reds Player of the Season - Liverpool FC". 14 July 2015. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- ^ "Gerrard delighted with Player of the Year vote - Liverpool FC". 12 June 2015. Archived from the original on 12 June 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- ^ "Carra wins .tv player of the season - Liverpool FC". 14 July 2015. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- ^ a b "It's Official: LFC Player of the Season - Liverpool FC". 12 June 2015. Archived from the original on 12 June 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- ^ "156048-Gerrard voted fans' player of the season - Liverpool FC". 12 June 2015. Archived from the original on 12 June 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- ^ "LFC Player of the Season: Steven Gerrard - Liverpool FC". 12 June 2015. Archived from the original on 12 June 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ Jones, Neil (24 May 2011). "Lucas Leiva voted Liverpool FC's Player of the Season". liverpoolecho. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ Prentice, David (15 May 2012). "Liverpool FC fans vote for Martin Skrtel as player of the year (they know what's good for them!)". liverpoolecho. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ "Suarez bags treble at awards dinner". Liverpool FC. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ Price, Mike (19 May 2015). "Liverpool FC players' awards at the ECHO arena Tuesday May 19 2015". liverpoolecho. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ "Quartet of accolades for Philippe Coutinho at LFC Players' Awards". Liverpool FC. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ "Sadio Mane takes top prizes at LFC Players' Awards". Liverpool FC. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ "Mohamed Salah takes top prizes at LFC Players' Awards". Liverpool FC. 18 May 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ "Revealed: The LFC Players' Awards 2019 winners". Liverpool FC. 27 May 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ "Jordan Henderson wins Liverpool's Men's Player of the Season award". Liverpool FC. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ "Mohamed Salah voted Standard Chartered Men's Player of the Season". Liverpool F.C. 25 May 2021.
- ^ "Mohamed Salah voted Liverpool's Men's Player of the Season". Liverpool F.C. 8 Jun 2022.
- ^ "Alisson Becker has been voted Liverpool's Standard Chartered Men's Player of the Season for 2022-23". Liverpool F.C. 13 Jun 2023.
- ^ "Mo Salah wins Liverpool's Standard Chartered Men's Player of the Season award". Liverpool F.C. 7 Jun 2024.
- ^ Women, Liverpool FC (28 May 2019). "awards for Amy! Fan's Player of the Year Young Player of the Season Congratulations, @Amy_Rodgers_! pic.twitter.com/ucjN1zp19e". @LiverpoolFCW. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- ^ "Rinsola Babajide named LFC Women's 2019-20 Player of the Season". Liverpool FC. 15 August 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ Shaw, Chris (May 25, 2021). "Missy Bo Kearns wins Standard Chartered Women's Player of the Season". Liverpool FC. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ a b c "Fahey, Hinds and Laws win end-of-season players' awards". Liverpool FC. June 9, 2022. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Leanne Kiernan named LFC Women Player of the Season". Liverpool FC. June 8, 2022. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ a b "Ceri Holland and Faye Kirby collect end-of-season awards". Liverpool F.C. May 28, 2023. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "Missy Bo Kearns wins LFC Women's 2022-23 Player of the Season award". Liverpool FC. June 13, 2023. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ a b c "Fisk, Höbinger and Fahey take the honours at LFC Women's end-of-season awards". Liverpool FC. May 16, 2024. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Price, Glenn (June 3, 2024). "Marie Höbinger voted LFC Women's Standard Chartered Player of the Season". Liverpool FC. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "Mia Enderby magic clinches LFC Women Goal of the Season". Liverpool FC. June 5, 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ a b c "Quartet of accolades for Philippe Coutinho at LFC Players' Awards". Liverpool FC. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2019.