The LaLiga EA Sports African MVP, an esteemed accolade dedicated to recognising exceptional talent in the Spanish league, proudly announced Iñaki 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 winner after the vote that was done by some African Journalist who have watched La Liga throughout the season. With an impressive tally of 46 points, representing 24% of the votes, while Moroccan international Brahim Diaz from Real Madrid, who secured second position with 37 points was closely followed by his countryman Youssef En-Nesyri of Sevilla FC with 30 points.
The voting process comprises 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.
Athletic Club’s legend Andoni Goikoetxea handed the trophy to Iñaki Williams in which he maked this remarked, ‘Thank you very much for the acknowledgement. It is an honour to represent all African players in La Liga. 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.’
The importance of the LaLiga EA Sports African MVP lies in the celebration of talent, as showcased by the deserving recipients of previous seasons. From Yassine Bounou of Sevilla FC to Samuel Chukwueze of Villarreal CF, each winner epitomizes the skill, dedication, and impact of African players within LaLiga.