- Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero picked up award in London
- He was also in a list of contenders for places in the FIFPro World XI
- The Argentine has already scored 17 goals this season
Sergio Aguero spoke of his delight after named Player of the Year by the Football Supporters' Federation on Monday.
The Manchester City striker picked up the award at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London.
Sergio Aguero picked up Player of the Year award with girlfriend Karina Tejeda
He tweeted: It's a special merit because it comes from the fans. My gratitude goes to them, my team mates, and all @MCFC.
'And also very happy about being a candidate for the FIFA/World XI 2014. It's been quite a day!'
Earlier Aguero was named alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in a list of contenders for places in the FIFPro World XI.
Manchester City striker Aguero was delighted to pick up fans' award
Striker Aguero has scored 17 goals already this season for Manchester City
Aguero led the Manchester City line superbly in their 3-0 win at Southampton on Sunday
Manchester
United and England captain Wayne Rooney and Real's Welsh star Gareth
Bale were also nominated along with Barclays Premier League stars
Thibaut Courtois, Branislav Ivanovic, Vincent Kompany, Pablo Zabaleta,
Angel di Maria, Cesc Fabregas, Eden Hazard, Mesut Ozil, Yaya Toure,
Sergio Aguero and Diego Costa.
The
controversy surrounding former Liverpool forward Luis Suarez at the
World Cup - he was banned by world governing body FIFA after biting
Giorgio Cheillini during Uruguay's clash with Italy - did not prevent
him being nominated.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Zurich on January 12.
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