Sky Blues captain Brosque said he was honoured to be named in the team for the second time. 

“I’m very proud to be selected as co-captain alongside Danny (Vukovic),” Brosque said. 

“The recognition of the players you face week-in-week-out is something that is special to all players. 

“It has been a privilege to play with the group of players we have at the club and it is because of them that I have been selected in the PFA A-League Team of the Season.”

PFA Chief Executive John Didulica said: “On behalf of our members I would like congratulate all those selected in the team of the season.

“With 93 goals, 55 assists and 59 clean sheets between them, the 2016/17 PFA A-League Team of the Season highlights the on-pitch quality of the competition.

“The decision to appoint co-captains varies from what has been done in the past, but it was decided that it was apt to acknowledge Danny as having received the most amount of votes whilst acknowledging the remarkable leadership of Alex Brosque in Sydney FC’s record breaking season. 

“In addition the selection of two Under 20 players, in Riley (McGree) and Ruon (Tongyik), is recognition of the importance of the nation’s most talented young players playing regularly at a young age and puts the squad size in line with the major leagues around the world.”