5 contenders for PFA Young Player of the Year

Modified Apr 12, 2017 07:41 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: PFA Young Player of The Year Dele Alli pose with the trophy alongside Paul Allen prior to kickoff during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion at White Hart Lane on April 25, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) — *Dele Alli (left) was the winner of last season‘s PFA Young Player of the Year award.*

#4 Michael Keane

HULL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Michael Keane of Burnley celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Hull City and Burnley at KCOM Stadium on February 25, 2017 in Hull, England. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images) — *The resurgence of Michael Keane at Burnley has not gone unnoticed this season.*

The oldest player on the list, having turned 24 in January, Michael Keane is enjoying a stellar season in the heart of Burnley’s defence who have been rock-solid at home this season. The 2012 Reserve Player of the Year winner at Manchester United has finally found a stage to hone his skills and is now an exciting modern defender who is extremely comfortable on the ball.

After loan spells at Leicester City, Derby County and Blackburn Rovers failed to procure game-time at Manchester United, Keane moved to Burnley first on loan and later permanently. Currently. Keane is a better defender than the likes of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo at United and his calmness and composure on the ball especially in big matches this season has been a highlight of his game.

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These performances have definitely caught the eye of top teams and he will very likely be subject to a number of bids from clubs vying for his services. With his recent England call-up and massive support from his mentor Rio Ferdinand, Keane is another outside bet to be bestowed with the award.

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