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Victor Lindelof named Swedish player of the year

By Michael Duah
Victor Lindelof
Victor Lindelof named Swedish player of the year
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Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof was named Swedish Player of the Year 2018 at a ceremony awards held in Stockholm.

The United defender received the prestigious 'Guldbollen' trophy for the first time, after further establishing himself at Old Trafford and shining at the World Cup finals in Russia. The 24-year-old told the guests at the gala, where in attendance there was LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has won the award for 10 consecutive years between 2007-2016. 

“It means very much for me to receive this prize. I am extremely proud and grateful. I want to thank all my team-mates in my club and the national team, but also my family, who have always been there for me in wet and dry. You really mean everything to me," said Lindelof. 
 
”I would also like to thank my beautiful wife, who is always there, helping and supporting me," he added. 

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The fullback has started 10 of the Reds' 12 Premier League games so far this season for the Manchester-based club and came second in the fans' vote for the October Player of the Month award - behind only Anthony Martial, who has now scored in five consecutive league matches.

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