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Calvin Bassey thanks fans, teammates, and coaching staff after being named Fulham Player of the Season, beating teammate Alex Iwobi in a competitive 2024/25 campaign.
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has finally spoken out after being named Fulham’s Player of the Season for 2024/25, beating teammate Alex Iwobi to the coveted award.
The Nigerian international expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans, teammates, and coaching staff in a sincere message following the announcement.
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Bassey’s hard-fought win over Iwobi
Bassey’s award comes after a competitive season in which Iwobi enjoyed his most productive campaign yet, scoring nine goals and providing six assists.
Despite Iwobi’s impressive numbers, Bassey’s defensive consistency and key contributions earned him 39.6% of the fan vote, comfortably topping the poll.
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This victory not only attests to Bassey’s importance to Fulham but also shows the rising influence of Nigerian players in the Premier League.
Grateful and focused on the future
Bassey, 25, spoke to the club’s media in a video shared on social media, where the Nigerian defender expressed gratitude and hope for the future
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“Thank you guys for voting me Player of the Season, I wanna thank God, without God I wouldn’t be where I am,” Bassey said. He went on to acknowledge the support system behind his success.
“Big up all my team, electi training, the other guys not necessarily at the club helping me. So, I just wanna big them up. Thanks to the coaching staff and the manager for trusting me, believing in me.”
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Bassey’s humility and appreciation tell a story of the collective effort behind his standout season. He also looked ahead with optimism.
“Hopefully, we could do amazing things next season. Thank you for your support,” he added.
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Calvin Bassey’s message of gratitude and determination reflects the spirit of a player ready to build on his success and continue making an impact for club and country.
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