Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs, the most decorated player in the English game, won the PFA Merit Award.
Giggs, 42, follows in the footsteps of former United greats Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Matt Busby and Sir Bobby Charlton in picking up the prize.
Now assistant to manager Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford, Giggs made a club record 963 appearances for the Red Devils and won 13 league titles, four FA Cups and two Champions League crowns during a glittering career.
Giggs, PFA Player of the Year in 2009 and two-time Young Player of the Year in 1992 and 1993, said: “When you win each award you look down the trophy and you see the players who have won it before and you realise what a great accolade it is.
“This is the same. I’ve been here on the nights when people have won it and it’s legends of the game.
“I’m fortunate to win it and I’ll enjoy it.”
