Manchester City team-mate
Chelsea’s
De Bruyne, 29, is only the third man to win the award, which is voted for by fellow players, in successive seasons.
“This is probably the most important individual trophy in the league,” said playmaker De Bruyne.
“To be voted for by players who you compete with every game says a lot. They’re the people who know the most about the game.”
De Bruyne beat Tottenham’s
Foden, 21, took the Young Player gong, however, after establishing himself as a regular starter as City won the
Kirby wins women’s PFA award for second time
Forward Kirby, 27, is only the second woman to win Player of the Year twice, having also received the award in 2018.
She beat Chelsea team-mates
“I’ve been playing like I love the game again and that’s when you get the best out of me,” said Kirby.
Hemp, 20, scooped women’s Young Player of the Year for the third time.
“I just hope to keep improving because I know I’m not the finished product,” said the forward.
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