Bassey beats Nigeria teammate Iwobi to top Fulham accolade

by Austin Ditlhobolo

Saturday Jun 14, 2025. 15:00

Nigeria international Calvin Bassey has beaten his Super Eagles teammate Alex Iwobi to the Fulham Player of the Season award.

The left-footed defender featured in all but three of the Cottagers’ 38 English Premier League fixtures as the team went on to secure a record points haul in the 2024/25 season.

Bassey got 39.6% of the vote, ahead of teammates Alex Iwobi (21.5%), Antonee Robinson (19.9%), Bernd Leno (10.9%), and Saša Lukić (8.1%).

The former Ajax Amsterdam star, who caught the eye with pace, strength and confidence bringing the ball, thanked God after scooping the accolade.

“Thank you guys for voting me Player of the Season,” Bassey said on the club’s website.

“I want to thank God – without God I wouldn’t be where I am. Big up all my team, guys who are not necessarily at the Club, who have been helping me.

“Obviously, thanks to the coaching staff and the Manager for trusting me and believing in me. Hopefully, we can do amazing things next season, so thank you for your support guys.”

The 25-year-old has earned 31 caps for Nigeria since he made his international debut in 2021.