16 Things Newcastle Fans Need To Know About Georginio Wijnaldum
5. Wijnaldum Was Named Dutch Footballer Of The Year For 2014-15
So brilliant was Wijnaldum as he captained PSV to the Dutch title last season, the attacking-midfielder was also named Dutch Footballer of the Year for the 2014-15 campaign. An accolade awarded by his peers, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf and football magazine Voetball International, Wijnaldum claimed the trophy after a magnificent season. Last year Wijnaldum elevated his performances to a whole new level and impressed players and pundits alike in Holland.
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