Mohamed Salah's magical display against Roma edges out Kevin De Bruyne in my Player of the Year vote
I've voted Mohamed Salah as Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year
The Liverpool forward has been stunning since joining them in the summer
His Champions League semi-final first leg display against Roma was amazing
Kevin De Bruyne has had a brilliant season at league champions Manchester City
Voting for the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year closes on Monday and, until last week, I had intended to make Kevin De Bruyne my choice for our award. I would still be delighted if he won it. I have enjoyed watching Manchester City this season more than any other team over a single domestic league campaign and De Bruyne has been their best player.
If anything, the midfielder is underrated. It is not just that he can hit wonderful passes with both feet, score with finesse or ferocious power, receive the ball under pressure and look as calm as if he were in acres of space. It's more than that. He has both the vision and the unselfishness that makes him the personification of what Pep Guardiola has built at City.
Nor does De Bruyne feel the need to boast about his talents and his triumphs. He is as close to self-effacing as a modern footballer can be. He appeals to the old-fashioned among us who still flinch at the antics of some players for whom every victory seems to be a selfie opportunity, one more shot at self-aggrandisement. De Bruyne is not like that. He is supremely gifted but he does not feel the need to shout about it.
Mohamed Salah has received my vote for Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year
The Liverpool star has left defenders trailing in his wake all season domestically and in Europe
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