At the season-ending ceremony held solemnly in the early morning of May 30 (Vietnam time), Man United commended and awarded many noble titles to individuals with outstanding achievements and important contributions to the team's success.
Marcus Rashford won 2 outstanding titles of the season
Striker Marcus Rashford was surprisingly announced as the winner of the "Players' Player of the Year" and "Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year" awards. This is the first time Rashford has received this "double" of prestigious awards since joining the Man United first team.
Marcus Rashford hits 30 goals for the season, replicating Van Persie's achievement
Man United's homepage also stated that Rashford is the first player who grew up in the club's training academy to win the "Best Player" award voted by fans, since Ryan Giggs received this award in 1998.
Rashford plays explosively with Man United
In the 2022-2023 season, despite a period of injury and having to sit out, Marcus Rashford still contributed 30 goals, made 11 assists in 55 matches in all competitions. He became the first Man United player to reach the 30-goal mark since Robin van Persie in the 2012-2013 season.
The English striker's brilliant form is a positive factor, helping Man United finish in the Top 3 of the Premier League, win the English League Cup and wait to compete in the FA Cup final with Man City on June 3.
...and in the England shirt at the Qatar 2022 World Cup
At the end of 2022, Rashford was also called up by coach Gareth Southgate to attend the World Cup and was the top scorer for the England team with 3 goals.
"A feeling of pride and happiness. I hope there will be many players who have grown up from the academy to win this award. I want to send my deep thanks to my teammates and every member of the team, because without them by my side every day in training and competition, I would not have today" - Rashford wrote on his personal page.
Antony after scoring the decisive goal against Barcelona
Along with Rashford, teammate Antony was also honored at the closing ceremony. The Brazilian player received the "Goal of the Season" award for his goal against Barcelona in the second leg of the Europa League play-off round, sealing a 2-1 victory for the "Red Devils". According to statistics on the Man United homepage, this goal received nearly 70% of votes from fans.
The Brazilian midfielder always enters the field with a very high fighting spirit.
Coach Erik Ten Hag believes that confidence is the biggest factor that has helped Man United have a relatively successful season. According to him, there are many factors but the belief in winning is the most important.
"The team has done that in many matches despite facing many defeats. Man United is a team with character and resilience, the necessary elements to create a successful season. We are happy because we are on the right track but we cannot really be satisfied. Man United needs to improve further" - the Dutch coach expressed.
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