Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has won Player of the Year at the 2014 Football Supporters' Federation awards.
Aguero, who was labelled this week as one of the top five players in the world by his manager Manuel Pellegrini, topped the public vote and succeeds Luis Suarez as the holder of the award.
The Argentina international beat off strong competition for the prize courtesy of his 16 Premier League goals in 2014 and performances like his recent hat trick against German champions Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
The Argentine won out over six other nominees including City teammate Yaya Toure, Liverpool's Raheem Sterling, Morgan Schneiderlin of Southampton and Chelsea pair Eden Hazard and Branislav Ivanovic.
Speaking to Sky Sports, the striker said: "It's a really, really special award because it's from the fans. I'd like to thank the players and staff at the club.
"In the last three seasons we've never given up - it's my style and City's style, but we've got the squad to stay in the title race."
Very honoured to receive the Player of the Year award from the Football Supporters Association. pic.twitter.com/hV6pHnc7qy
- Sergio Kun Aguero (@aguerosergiokun) December 1, 2014
Other winners on the night included Martin Tyler, named Commentator of the Year, and former Manchester United fullback Gary Neville who picked up Pundit of the Year for the second year running.
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