Why Luis Suarez will win the PFA Player of the Year award

Metro has been running the rule over the leading contenders for the PFA Player of the Year award. The silverware gets handed out on April 28th, and Jamie Sanderson is convinced Luis Suarez will be the man holding it. Here’s why.

Leading light
Suarez has firmly established himself as a crucial player for Liverpool in the last 12 months, and with Steven Gerrard’s powers continuing to fade, he has taken up the mantle of being their leading light, scoring the important goals and driving the side forward.

The PFA award is not just about the best individual talent, or who has scored the most goals, it’s about overall influence, and Suarez’s has been vital in keeping the Reds’ heads above water.

Mr consistent
It’s not all about goals, but Suarez has scored them for fun this season. In 40 matches, he’s scored 29 times, with 22 of those coming in the Premier League.

Key man: Suarez has been crucial for Liverpool this term (Picture: Getty)

But as well as hitting a large number of goals, Suarez has also spread them across the season – unlike the flash in the pan rivals who often come from nowhere to claim the prize.

Wanted man
Suarez’s excellent form, influence and passion have not gone unnoticed across the football world, with Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid all watching the Uruguay star and all keen to pull him out of Anfield.

At 26, he still has his peak years ahead of him, and despite being signed to a long contract at Liverpool, clubs are reportedly ready to offer huge amounts to sign him.