Ronaldo named Man Utd´s Player of the Year for record-equalling fourth time

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Manchester United’s Player of the Year for a record-equalling fourth time after a productive first season back at the club.

The Portugal international returned to Old Trafford in September and made an instant impact with two goals on his second debut against Newcastle United.

He went on to score 18 goals in the Premier League this season, a tally only Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min – who both played five games more – could better.

Ronaldo scored 24 goals in 38 appearances for United in all competitions, including age-defying hat-tricks against Tottenham and Norwich City in the league.

Having claimed five Player of the Month awards at United last term, the 37-year-old was crowned the club’s Player of the Year on Saturday, equalling David de Gea’s tally of four wins.

The award is voted for by supporters, whereas the Players’ Player of the Year accolade – won by De Gea earlier this week – is decided by United’s players.

Ronaldo was previously named United’s Player of the Year in 2003-04, 2006-07 and 2007-08, before spending nine years with Real Madrid and three seasons at Juventus.