Aberdeen FC Player of the Year Awards 2022/23
The Aberdeen FC Player of the Year Awards took place last night (Thursday 4 May 2023) with over 1,000 people in attendance at the P&J Live.
It is the first time that both the men’s and women’s awards were held as a joint ceremony and here are the winners:
This award recognises the outstanding contribution made by an individual, group or organisation in support of the AFC Community Trust vision, which is… “To provide support and opportunity to change lives for the better.”
The winner was chosen by the Trust management team.
The Aberdeen FC Community Trust Supporter of the Year is Phil McKenzie & Ann McKenzie.
👏 At our Player of the Year Awards last night, our Community Supporter Award, sponsored by CNR International, was awarded to Phil McKenzie & Ann McKenzie. pic.twitter.com/KQY62RLXva
— AFC Community Trust (@AFCCT) May 5, 2023
The winner of this award has been selected following consideration from Barry Robson and his coaching staff. It is based on the contribution that this player has made to the Development Team over the course of the season.
The winner of the Development Player of the Year is Alfie Bavidge.
Our Development Player of the Year, sponsored by Fowler McKenzie, is Alfie Bavidge.
— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) May 4, 2023
Well done Alfie. 👊#StandFree | @AberdeenFCYouth pic.twitter.com/WpEOe6UpNq
The winner of this award is selected by manager Gavin Levey and his coaching staff and is based on the contribution that this young player has made on the team throughout the season.
The winner of the Young Player of the Year is Millie Urquhart.
Our 2022/23 Young Player of the Year, sponsored by Boskalis, is Millie Urquhart.@UrquhartMillie 👏 pic.twitter.com/srO6KeQHwB
— Aberdeen FC Women (@AberdeenWomen) May 4, 2023
This award has been chosen by Barry Robson and his coaching staff.
The Young Player of the Year for 2022/23 is Leighton Clarkson.
The 2022/23 Young Player of the Year, sponsored by MGS Logistics, is Leighton Clarkson.
— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) May 4, 2023
Well done Leighton 💫 pic.twitter.com/f80NNoirOW
This award allows the players to select a team-mate who they believe has made the biggest contribution to the team during the season. The award is voted for by both squads in a private ballot.
Gothenburg Great Gordon Strachan was on stage to present both winners with their award.
Our 2022/23 Players’ Player of the Year award winner is Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes.
Our Players' Player of the Year, sponsored by RAM Tubulars, is Luis 'Duk' Lopes.
— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) May 4, 2023
Well-deserved Duk 👊 pic.twitter.com/owYixUD22f
The AFC Women Players’ Player of the Year for season 2022/23 is Eilidh Shore.
The 2022/23 Players' Player of the Year, sponsored by Boskalis, is Eilidh Shore.
— Aberdeen FC Women (@AberdeenWomen) May 4, 2023
Well done @EilidhShore 👏 pic.twitter.com/3t5M79erHS
This award is voted for by the Red Army, with the AFC media team drawing up the shortlist.
Gothenburg Great Alex McLeish was on hand to announce the winner.
The 2022/23 Goal of the Season winner is Eilidh Shore for her strike against Rangers in February.
Our Goal of the Season, sponsored by Boskalis, is Eilidh Shore for her strike against Rangers.@EilidhShore ⚽️ 👏 pic.twitter.com/ZC9TBOdvoo
— Aberdeen FC Women (@AberdeenWomen) May 4, 2023
This award is voted for by the Red Army, with the AFC media team drawing up the shortlist.
Gothenburg Great Alex McLeish was on hand to announce the winner.
Our 2022/23 Goal of the Season winner is Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes for his brilliant back heeled finish against Dundee United at Tannadice in March.
Our 2022/23 Goal of the Season, sponsored by Cable Solutions Worldwide, is Luis 'Duk' Lopes for his brilliant goal against Dundee Utd.
— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) May 4, 2023
Many congratulations Duk ⚽️ 👏 pic.twitter.com/P6AGtV2D18
Supporters were given the opportunity to vote for both the Men’s & Women’s Player of the Year awards on the AFC Website, with fans asked to select the players they felt had the biggest impact on team performances this season, and who deserved to be the latest recipient of this coveted award.
Gothenburg Great Willie Miller was on hand to present both of the award winners.
The AFC Women’s Player of the Year award winner is Eilidh Shore.
Our 2022/23 Player of the Year, sponsored by Boskalis, is Eilidh Shore.
— Aberdeen FC Women (@AberdeenWomen) May 4, 2023
Well done @EilidhShore 👊 pic.twitter.com/HKJtEU0fgB
Supporters were given the opportunity to vote for both the Men’s & Women’s Player of the Year awards on the AFC Website, with fans asked to select the players they felt had the biggest impact on team performances this season, and who deserved to be the latest recipient of this coveted award.
Gothenburg Great Willie Miller was on hand to present both of the award winners.
The AFC Men’s Player of the Year for 2022/23 is Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes.
Our 2022/23 Player of the Year, Duk! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/R4eQBnWMYR
— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) May 4, 2023
