Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first man in 30 years to win both the PFA Player and Young Player of the Year Award in the same season.
Not since Andy Gray scooped each of the coveted accolades 30 years ago has one player dominated the voting of his fellow professionals in such fashion.
Ronaldo, 22, has been in awesome form for Manchester United, as the Red Devils remain on course for a Barclays Premiership, FA Cup and Champions League treble.
The achievement is all the more remarkable considering the somewhat harsh criticism the Portuguese star received following England's demise at the World Cup.
Ronaldo beat Chelsea striker Didier Drogba to the award, with United's former England midfielder Paul Scholes third.
Ryan Giggs and last year's winner, Steven Gerrard, also made the shortlist, alongside 19-year-old Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Ronaldo said it was a "big honour" to be singled out by his peers.
He said: "It is a special night. It is amazing and a big honour for me to win trophies like this in the English Premier League. I am very proud.
Ronaldo, 22, has been in awesome form for Manchester United, as the Red Devils remain on course for a Barclays Premiership, FA Cup and Champions League treble.
The achievement is all the more remarkable considering the somewhat harsh criticism the Portuguese star received following England's demise at the World Cup.
Ronaldo beat Chelsea striker Didier Drogba to the award, with United's former England midfielder Paul Scholes third.
Ryan Giggs and last year's winner, Steven Gerrard, also made the shortlist, alongside 19-year-old Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Ronaldo said it was a "big honour" to be singled out by his peers.
He said: "It is a special night. It is amazing and a big honour for me to win trophies like this in the English Premier League. I am very proud.
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