Kevin De Bruyne on shortlist again for PFA player of year award

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne could be on course for a hat-trick of PFA men’s player of the year awards after he was shortlisted for the 2022 prize

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne could complete a hat-trick of PFA player of the year awards after being shortlisted again (Mike Egerton/PA)

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne could be on course for a hat-trick of Professional Footballers’ Association men’s player of the year awards after he was shortlisted for the 2022 prize.

The Belgium international has been instrumental in City retaining their Premier League title this season and has been nominated for the accolade which is voted for by his peers, having won it in each of the last two years.