Ilkay Gundogan has won the 2021/22 Castrol Game Changer of the Season award.
Gundogan claims the inaugural prize, given to the individual with the single most game-changing performance over the course of the campaign, for his display in a 3-2 win over Aston Villa that helped Manchester City win the title on the final day.
𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦 👀@IlkayGuendogan's heroics on the final day of the season! 🙌#ManCity pic.twitter.com/WG3e1hWJ4I
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 25, 2022
With his team 2-0 down at home and seeing their hopes of the title slipping away, Gundogan came on as a substitute and scored twice in six minutes to inspire a turnaround win.
It was a season-defining display by the German, who ensured Man City finished above Liverpool and lifted their sixth Premier League Trophy.
Gundogan wins the award after receiving the most votes from the public and a panel of football experts.
The 31-year-old topped a six-man shortlist also including Paul Pogba, Aaron Ramsdale, Steven Bergwijn, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kevin De Bruyne.
2021/22 awards winners
Hublot Young Player of the Season - Phil Foden
EA SPORTS Player of the Season - Kevin De Bruyne
Barclays Manager of the Season - Jurgen Klopp
Oracle Most Powerful Goal - Fernandinho
Oracle Most Improbable Comeback - Tottenham Hotspur
Castrol Save of the Season - Jordan Pickford
Budweiser Goal of the Season - Mohamed Salah
