KANTE, HAZARD... OR ZLATAN? OUR EXPERTS HAVE THEIR SAY
JAMIE REDKNAPP PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Eden Hazard: Of the shortlisted players, Hazard is the player you would pay the most to see. He has made the difference for Chelsea this year.
YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Dele Alli: He has been that good this season that he could have been named player of the year, too.
MARTIN KEOWN PLAYER OF THE YEAR
N’Golo Kante: Hazard can count himself unlucky but Kante has set the benchmark for central midfielders. He ensures you are not outnumbered all over the pitch.
YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Dele Alli: Hands down. He’s only just turned 21 but he is a matchwinner. Alli is so balanced and is clearly enjoying everything he does.
CHRIS SUTTON PLAYER OF THE YEAR
N’Golo Kante: Chelsea’s key player. Covers so much ground it is like having two players in midfield.
YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Dele Alli: How on earth has he not made the shortlist for the senior award? Whether creating chances or scoring goals, he has an impact on every game. It is unbelievable to see such maturity from a player so young.
IAN LADYMAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: He has proved it is possible for one player to carry a Premier League team on his own.
YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Michael Keane: It is easier to stand out in a top team, which makes Keane’s efforts at Burnley even more admirable. The defender deserves a big-money move this summer.
CHRIS WHEELER PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Eden Hazard: His 14 Premier League goals and the attacking verve he brings to Antonio Conte’s side make him practically irreplaceable.
YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Harry Kane: The England striker’s 24 goals in all competitions — in a season in which he has been sidelined by two ankle injuries — is a magnificent achievement.
SAMI MOKBEL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Eden Hazard: N’Golo Kante has arguably made the biggest impact of any new signing this season — but Hazard is Chelsea’s match winner. Back to his sensational best.
YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Dele Alli: The best young footballer in the country, if not Europe. Nothing fazes him. Destined for the very top.