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Cristiano Ronaldo has
retained the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year
award.
Having retained the Professional Footballers'
Association award last weekend, the winger become only the second
player to win both the FWA and PFA awards in successive
seasons, after former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry (2002/03 and
2003/04).
The United winger saw off the
challenges of Liverpool striker Fernando Torres and Portsmouth
goalkeeper David James, who finished second and third
respectively.
FWA chairman Paul Hetherington
said: "Ronaldo's award is no surprise after his brilliant form this
season and incredible goal-scoring record and he is, of course,
essentially a winger.
"Cristiano was an overwhelming
winner and, given his age, he has the potential and ability to
dominate this award for years in an unprecedented way."
Ronaldo will be officially
presented with his award on May 15, when the FWA holds its annual
dinner.