Daniel Arzani from Melbourne City FC has been named the Hyundai A-League NAB Young Footballer of the Year title at the Dolan Warren Awards night which was held at the Star Events Centre in Sydney tonight.
Arzani finished ahead of Thomas Deng (Melbourne Victory) Bruce Kamau (Melbourne City FC), Daniel De Silva (Central Coast Mariners), Joseph Champness (Newcastle Jets), and Christopher Ikonomidis (Western Sydney Wanderers FC).
Arzani had an outstanding season and was instrumental in helping Melbourne City FC to third place, their highest ever end-of-season ladder position.
Speaking shortly after receiving his award, Arzani was extremely proud to be named the Hyundai A-League NAB Young Footballer of the Year for 2017/18.
“It’s very exciting for me. It’s a great individual achievement,” said Arzani.
“It’s also a little bitter sweet because we got knocked out of the semi finals, but it still feels good.
“I would like to thank my parents first and foremost and my brother for their support Also everyone one at (Melbourne) City, fans, the gaffer, because he’s the one that gave me my chance and I wouldn’t be here without him. My team mates; they are a great bunch of lads, and everyone at the club.”
“I’d like also to thank NAB very much for this award. They are a big supporter of the Hyundai A-League and it’s an honour for me to receive this award, Arzani concluded.
Thomas Dobson, NAB’s Head of Media & Partnerships, presented the award and said “As a supporter of the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award, NAB is proud to play an important role in recognising and rewarding the stars of tomorrow,”
We are delighted to present Daniel with a $10,000 personal investment portfolio along with a Private Client Manager through NAB Private ensuring his financial goals, both now and into the future, are supported.
“It was also fantastic to provide Daniel’s nominated junior club, Bundoora United, with a NAB Club Recognition Award upon his nomination. It is great to see our partnership supporting the development of more stars of Australian football.
“We hope to see him again representing Australia in the famous green and gold as part of the Socceroos.” he concluded.
