Bassey, Iwobi Lose Fulham Player of the Season Award to Welsh Teammate
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At a glance
- Harry Wilson won Fulham's Player of the Season award with 35.6% of the vote.
- Calvin Bassey finished second with 22.1%, while Raul Jimenez was third.
- Fulham finished 11th in the Premier League and will have a new coach next season.
Welsh attacker Harry Wilson has been named Fulham's Player of the Season, beating out Nigerian stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey. Wilson secured the top honor with 35.6% of the vote, while Bassey, last season's winner, finished second with 22.1%. Raul Jimenez rounded out the top three with 13%.
Fulham concluded their Premier League campaign in 11th place, narrowly missing out on a European spot after a late-season slump. Despite falling short of a Europa League qualification slot by just two points, the club is rolling out its annual awards. Harrison Reed had previously claimed the Goal of the Season award.
Bassey had another strong season in defense for the Cottagers, while Iwobi contributed four goals and three assists in 29 appearances. However, Wilson's 10 goals and 7 assists across 36 league games proved decisive. The team will also see a change in leadership next season, with Marco Silva departing for Benfica, prompting speculation about how Bassey and Iwobi will adapt to a new coaching philosophy.
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