Premier League Year Six
Contents
League Table
TEAM 1) Shoreland United 86 Pts 2) Captera Athletic 81 Pts 3) Honsfield Athletic 81 Pts 4) Brickell United 80 Pts 5) Bronkstone FC 74 Pts 6) Rappor FC 72 Pts 7) Porasse FC 65 Pts 8) Aanjar FC 62 Pts 9) Momesta AC 57 Pts 10) Dorpar AC 55 Pts 11) Strundanne AC 55 Pts 12) Nurpert AC 54 Pts 13) Zupera United 50 Pts 14) Woodston FC 46 Pts 15) Groftanne AC 41 Pts 16) Kimstronne FC 38 Pts 17) Riviera FC 34 Pts 18) Andestranne FC 33 Pts 19) Carlesa FC 28 Pts 20) Edensanne United 27 Pts
Notable Transfers
Luis Sunderland SC Hungry Palls FC(Liverpool England) to Aanjar FC $18.63 million (K13.9 million) Nene LM Marine Coast United(Vilita) to Shoreland United $11.88 million (K9 million) Lumiere SC Nurpert AC to Bronkstone FC $7.26 million (K5.5 million) Adam Carrero GK Orean United(Liverpool England) to Dorpar AC $6.28 million (K4.7 million) Fultan Braswill MF Momesta AC to Rappor FC $4.5 million (K3.41 million) Leonard Otte MF Talbott FC(Liverpool England) to Porasse FC $3.92 million (K2.95 million) Steven Stanislav DC Folenisa(Crna Gora Liv Eng) to Brickell United $2.32 million (K1.75 million) Marcus Alexander LM Watakiskis(Crna Gora Liv Eng) to Momesta AC $1.7 million (K1.3 million)
Goalscorers Table
1) 30 Jimmy Kelly (Captera Athletic) 2) 25 Luis Sunderland (Aanjar FC) 3) 24 Lumiere (Bronkstone FC) 4) 22 Othman Baraket (Brickell United) 5) 19 Formoise Grass (Momesta AC) 6) 19 Ray Lausano (Dorpar AC) 7) 18 Hrjove Brando (Honsfield Athletic) 8) 18 Nene (Shoreland United) 9) 18 Laurie LeClerc (Captera Athletic) 10) 16 Julian Kassem (Shoreland United)
Team of the Year
GK: Henry Tillment Bronkstone FC LD: Gradd Corona Brickell United CD: Mohammed Khadra Shoreland United CD: Cris Donne Porasse FC RD: Hans Lamm Honsfield Athletic LM: Nene Shoreland United CM: Hadi Nazzem Captera Athletic CM: Culmer Dorpar AC RM: Constatine Shoreland United ST: Jimmy Kelly Captera Athletic ST: Luis Sunderland Aanjar FC
Awards
See the history of the Nedalia Premier League awards - Nedalia Premier League Awards
Player of the Year
His return to the very first club he played with was a resounding success; he claimed nearly every individual award he was eligible for, and he captained the squad to the title. Along the way, he broke his the assist record, getting 28 total, to go along with 18 goals. Although he has now crossed over into his 30s, he seemingly has not lost a step, and displayed his usual dazzling array of dribbling brilliance every game, to the delight of the fans. His trip back from Vilita, which cost Shoreland United a cool K9 million, was deemed an immediate success, and his 4 year contract which he signed makes sure he will stay at the club till its time to hang up the boots. Became the first player in Premier League history to capture this award twice.
Young Player of the Year
Julian Kassem Shoreland United
After his phenomenal success this year, has been quickly dubbed the next big thing to come out of the Shoreland United youth system. Thrown into the first time to replace the retired Mohammed Sakker, he had big shoes to fill, but the 18 year old striker was up to the task. He finished this season with 16 goals and 7 assists, playing a pivotal role in leading his club to their third, and his first, Premier League championship.
Goalkeeper of the Year
The most improved team in the Premier League would not have done it without the 23 year old giant in between the posts. Easily the best GK in Nedalia this year, he can be considered as already having booked himself a spot for the World Cup 29 qualifying campaign. Appeared in all 38 matches for his club, even captaining the squad 4 times. His poise, maturity, and passionate play has experts calling the best GK to come out of the country since Derrell Lynch.
Defender of the Year
Mohammed Khadra Shoreland United
The best defender in the Premier League captured the award for a record 3 times as he led the back four of his club to the title, again. His sturdy play has made him of of Nedalia's best players, an undroppable fixture in the Lions' lineup. His age wont allow him to keep playing at this level for too much longer, but till now, he has shown no signs of letting up. Appeared 36 times, scoring 2 goals and delivering 5 assists, but his real worth cannot be counted.
Midfielder of the Year
See above, Player of the Year.
Striker of the Year
The only foreigner to win an award this season, but there can be no argument as to whether he deserves it or not. In fact, if it wasnt for him, his underachieving club might have slipped alot further down than their record low 8th spot. The Liverpool England international had a phenomenal first season in the Premier League, which is reflected by his stat-line: 35 appearances, 25 goals, 12 assists, and a 7.82 rating. With his club talking about beefing up their roster with heavy off-season transactions, he might be leading the team in title contention next year.
Foreign Report
Bettia
- Omar Whistler - Strundanne AC: The club took a step in the wrong direction, placing 11th after coming in 8th last year...The fault was not Whistler's however, who delivered another solid season in the midfield...Scored 5 goals, delivered 6 assists, on a 7.26 rating...The 28 year old, who has served 3 years with the club, was the most consistent player for Strundanne...Has been rumored to be sought after by the bigger clubs, although Strundanne are adamant in stating that he isnt going anywhere.
- Ziyad Farmer - Porasse FC: Another steady climb in the table for the club also resulted in a good season for the Bettian...The 24 year old midfielder enjoyed scoring 5 goals and delivering 7 assists, to go with a 7.33 rating...His development has not been rapid, but it has been noticable...Has become one of the most dependable players on the squad, something he was not when he first moved to the Premier League.
- Laurie LeClerc - Captera Athletic: The Player of the Year in Year 5 had another massive season for one of the hottest clubs in the country, scoring 18 goals and delivering 8 assists...Captera climbed one spot to 2nd, and LeClerc was again one of the biggest reasons for that...He turned 26 this year, captaining the club...The most talented Bettian to make the move across the border, has made the city of Captera his personal playground...A great athlete with a terrific mind, one of the best in the Premier League, and some might argue that he has no equal.
Crna Gora Liv Eng
- Marcus Alexander - Momesta AC: The club jumped from 15th to 9th, and this 27 year midfielder was a pretty big reason...His presence was immediately felt in the team, with much of the pace dictated by him...Scored 4 goals and delivered 8 assists in his first season in the Premier League...Made the switch to Momesta for $1.7 million (K1.3 million), but is valued at around $4 million now, with much interested around the league...Developed a knack for scoring important goals, but his consistency has been his strong point.
- Steven Stanislav - Brickell United: Much like his counterpart Alexander, Stanislav helped his team jump a few places in the table due to his arrival...In this case, it was a jump from 7th to the all-important 4th spot...The 27 year old hulking central defender struck more than a little fear after his crunching tackle on Bartlen, the Andestranne striker, on Matchday Two...Made the move to Brickell after they coughed up $2.32 million (K1.75 million).
Hockey Canada
- Chris Kormack - Edensanne United: Turned 31 years old this season, but you wouldnt know his was a day over 25 with the way he plays...Was the only bright spot on the team which finished last in the Premier League...Was injured throughout last year, but his knee held up alright...Perhaps the toughest player in the Premier League, but could not help his team score any goals...The club has had plenty offers for him, and being valued at around $4 million, they might just cash in next season to try and rebuild around younger players.
- Yannic Perrault - Edensanne United: While the club continued to struggle, it clearly began affecting the 25 year old central midfielder, who filed in his transfer request towards the end of the season...He was a shadow of the player he was in Year Five, between the injuries and inconsistency...Only appeared in 22 matches, but wasnt at his best when he did play...Scored only 1 goal the entire season...Like Kormack, certainly doesnt lack interest around the Premier League, although he wont come cheaply...Edensanne have supposedly slapped a price tag of around $5.5 million for the Hockey Canadian.
Hypocria
- Peter Costanzo - Bronkstone FC: A jump from 12th to 5th for the club was a phenomenal feat, and the 2 Hypocrians who play in the Premier League played no little part in it...The right winger turned 28 to cap off his finest season in the Premier League, where he was a candidate to make the Team of the Year...Scored 7 goals and delivered 10 assists...A fan favorite for the club, and the feeling is reciprocated.
- Victor Blanco - Bronkstone FC: One of the most consistent and dangerous strikers in the Premier League...Equalled his goalscoring rate of last season, netting in 15 goals to go along with 5 assists...A thigh injury kept him out of action for almost 2 months, but when he did play, he brought the usual arsenal: a good shot to go with good vision...Still only 27 years old, despite having been in the Premier League since Year One.
Liverpool England
- Adam Carrero - Dorpar AC: The $6.28 million (K4.7 million) signing had a slightly inconsistent season, leading to questions about the sum the club paid for him...He became the starting GK right away, but the 26 year old made some key mistakes in some crucial moments throughout Year Six...In his defence, did also have some spectacular games, but his blunders, which werent too many, were highlighted much more...The club slipped in the table due to overall inconsistent play from the entire team...Carrero has showcased too much potential talent not to shine in a big way, and Dorpar fans will be hoping he does in Year Seven.
- Leonard Otte - Porasse FC: Along with Bettian Ziyad Farmer, the 25 year old midfielder propelled Porasse to a 3 place climb in the table to 7th place...Moved to the club after they shelled out $3.92 million (K2.95 million) for him...Scored 7 goals and handed out 5 assists...Great at going forward and scoring, can also deliver a mean tackle...An all-around midfielder who could almost be classified as a bargain for the team...Will be looking forward to Year Seven, as will Porasse fans.
- Luis Sunderland - Aanjar FC: See Striker of the Year above.
Krytenia
- Ray Lausano - Dorpar AC: The club fell down the table, but the 25 year old Krytenian striker still scored 19 goals, consistently delivering a threat to opposing defences...Won the Dorpar Player of the Season award over Culmer, but both were really the saviours of the team when push came to shove...The only player ever to make the move south from Nedalia's northwestern neighbors, Lausano could be the most popular figure in all of Dorpar...One of the most dangerous strikers in the Premier League, bar none.
Nova Britannicus
- Joseph Smythe - Honsfield Athletic: The oldest of the Nova Britannicus quartet that has terrorized the Premier League defensively the past few years...Year Five's GK of the Year, and hardly missed a step this year despite the club not being able to defend their championship successfully...Now 34 years old, one of the elder statesmen in the entire Premier League...Still possess great athletic ability and superb at handling crosses...Remains one of the best, and arguably the best, goalkeeper in Nedalia.
- Gordon Buxton - Honsfield Athletic: Tireless central defender with the shortest fuse in the Premier League...The 28 year old had another great season, although he did see the red card three times...Appeared in all 38 of the club's matches, and delivered a solid performance in nearly all...Strong tackler and terrific fitness to match speed and strength...An overall package that has built a reputation on toughness.
- Jimmy Trant - Honsfield Athletic: Year Five's Defender of the Year, had another great season partnering Buxton in the central defence...The 29 year old might be the best defender going forward in all of Nedalia, scoring 6 goals this season...Appeared in 36 matches, and was constantly the best performer on his team...The Buxton-Trant combination has long been deemed the best defensive duo in the Premier League.
- Henry Maitland - Honsfield Athletic: Unfortunate season for the talented 26 year old right winger...Finally breaking out of his shell last year, he was set to have a great year, but instead got injured on Matchday Four after a terrifying tackle by Momesta AC defender Yans Black...Was out for three months and never got his form back...Ended up appearing in 15 games, scoring 2 goals, both in the first 3 games...Thankfully, the injury seems to have no long term affect, and it has been reported he has been hard at work, ready to make it back into the upper echelon of the Premier League's best.
Spruitland
- Lee Beck - Brickell United: Was a big part of the club's surprising play this season, performing well above expectations...The 28 year old has been inconsistent since joining the club, but this year truly performed as one of the club's best...The right winger scored 7 goals and dished out 9 assists in 37 appearances...There has been talk that he will receive the captain's armband next season.
Starblaydia
- David Bentley - Honsfield Athletic: Widely viewed as the best manager in the Premier League, he could not lead the club to their 2nd consecutive title...Still did a fantastic job, but rumor has it that next year could be his last...He has failed to comment on the issue, but he was recently seen looking for a house back in his homeland...Will be looking to lead the club to another title, and definitely has the talent at his disposal to do so...Has masterminded the best defence the Premier League as ever known.
