The winner of the 2023/24 LALIGA African MVP award has officially been decided in Spain.
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In a press release sent to Soccer Laduma, LALIGA has confirmed that Athletic Club forward Inaki Williams has won this season's edition of the coveted prize.
"The LALIGA EA SPORTS African MVP, an esteemed accolade dedicated to recognising exceptional talent in LALIGA, proudly announces Inaki Williams as the best African player in the league after a stellar season that has seen him score 12 goals.
"After a rigorous voting process, the Ghanaian international and Athletic Club forward emerged as the triumphant winner, capturing the hearts of fans and the admiration of the adjudicating jury. With an impressive tally of 46 points, representing 24% of the votes, Williams showcased unparalleled skill and dedication throughout the season. Moroccan international Brahim Diaz from Real Madrid secured second position with 37 points, closely followed by his countryman Youssef En-Nesyri of Sevilla FC with 30 points.
"The voting process, meticulously conducted by a jury comprising African journalists from 31 countries alongside fan votes, awarded points to each player based on their performance. One point was allocated for the third-best player, two points for the second-best player, and three points for the best player. In cases of a tie, the player with more selections as the best player clinched victory.
"After receiving the trophy from Athletic Club's legend Andoni Goikoetxea, Inaki Williams remarked, 'Thank you very much for the acknowledgment. It is an honour to represent all African players in LALIGA. My roots in Ghana are as deep as my love for Bilbao and Athletic Club. I hope to be in contention for this same award next season.'
"This edition of the LALIGA EA SPORTS African MVP witnessed one of the most tightly contested runs in recent memory. Notable mentions must go to Hamari Traore (Real Sociedad with 26 points), Bertrand Traore (Villarreal CF with 21 points), and Jonathan Bamba (RC Celta with 16 points)."
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Williams has been an Athletic first-team player since 2015. The 29-year-old has amassed an impressive 421 appearances for Los Leones, scoring 100 goals and assisting 57 more strikes in the process.
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