Soccer-Man City's De Bruyne wins PFA Player of the Year award for second time


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Everton - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 23, 2021 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne Pool via REUTERS/Peter Powell

(Reuters) - Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne was named the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year for a second consecutive season on Sunday after the Belgian led his side to the Premier League title.

De Bruyne scored six goals and provided a club-high 12 assists as City wrapped up a third league title in four seasons, while they also lifted the League Cup and reached the Champions League final.

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