Rio Ferdinand puts Leicester City star ahead of van Dijk for player of the year

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has stated that Leicester talisman Jamie Vardy should be considered for the Premier League player of the year award. The 33-year-old striker is the Premier League's topscorer with 17 goals and is above the likes of Sergio Aguero, Mo Salah and Marcus Rashford in the scoring charts. However, Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk are expected to be named player of the year, due to his side's advantage this season. Speaking at BT Sport's 4-3-3 partnership launch, Ferdinand said: "I think he (Van Dijk) is undoubtedly the best defender in the world, the best centre-back in the world now. "He'd get my vote for best defender, best centre-half, but he wouldn't get my vote for Player of the Year. I think there's a few other people probably vying for that accolade. "But he has been tremendous. I think he's a fantastic footballer. Calm, cool, collected, strong, quick. All the attributes you'd want in a modern day player. "And he carries himself very well - I love the way he carries himself." And when asked who would be named the player of the year, former Manchester United defender replied: "I think Jordan Henderson has been very good. I think Mane has been my favourite player when I watch Liverpool if I'm honest. "When I watch Liverpool he's the person who gets me off my seat more than anyone. He'd definitely be up there. "Vardy's been good, scoring those goals. Kevin De Bruyne - when you watch him he just purrs. So there's a few names there." Source- Leicestershire Live

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