Sporting CP forward beats Soares and Brahimi to award

Six goals in just three matches, in addition to technical quality that has him up there with the world's best. Bas Dost rightly claimed the Liga NOS Player of the Month Award for March this week, attributed by the Portuguese Professional Football Association.

The Dutch striker, who has bagged 24 goals so far this season, claimed a total of 19.06% of votes cast.

Sporting CP striker scoops nomination after typically brilliant month

Bas Dost continues in unstoppable form in front of goal, with seven in just four games so far in 2017. Understandably, the big Dutchman picked up the Liga NOS Player of the Month award for January. Dost tallied 12.88% of the vote, ahead of Danilo Pereira (FC Porto) and his teammate Daniel Podence.

Alvalde youngster scooped award in August and September

Gelson Martins was officially presented with the Young Player of the Month awards for August and September this Wednesday, in a ceremony held at the Sporting Academy after the day's training session.

"This is recognition of my individually work and the whole team. I am happy, it is a nice award for everyone. A player can't do anything on their own", said Gelson in an interview with Sporting TV.

Alvalade startlet adds to his Youth Player of the Month with I Liga Player of the Month title

There were very few doubts about his talent, but nobody expected Gelson to burst on to the scene the way he has this season. In recognition of his superb showings so far this season, the Alvalade startlet has now added the I Liga Player of the Month for August and September to his Youth Player of the Month for the same period.

André Silva claimed second (for both awards), while Alvalade skipper Adrien Silva came in 3rd. Gelson dominated the nomination, with a total of 20.67% of the vote.

Professional Football Players Syndicate nominates Alvalade starlet

Gelson Martins has been one of Alvalade's top performers so far this season, so it comes as little surprise that the Sporting sensation scooped the Professional Football Players Syndicate's Liga NOS Young Player of the Month award for August and September, ahead of André Silva and Gonçalo Guedes.

The winner of the award is named after scores from the daily sports newspapers (A Bola, O Jogo and Record) and the Professional Football Players Syndicate.

Alvalade midfielder scoops Players' Syndicate award

João Mário was named as the Professional Football Players' Syndicate Young Player of the Month for April this week, tallying 18.36% of votes cast to finish ahead of Diogo Jota (Paços de Ferreira) with 12.98% and Renato Sanches (Benfica) with 10.79%.

The results are based on the vote of members of the Players' Syndicate, as well as journalists from A Bola, O Jogo and Record newspapers.

It was actually João Mário's second award in two days, after winning the Player of the Month award attributed by Liga NOS coaches and fans through Samsung's official website.

João Mário receives award for February

João Mário collected his prize for the Professional Football Syndicate's Youth Player of the Month for February this week, after having already scooped the award in January.

Receiving the award at the Sporting Academy, João Mário was keen to give credit to the entire squad: "I am really happy for having won this award again. It is recognition of the work I have been putting in, but also of what the team has been doing. Things are going well for us and I am really happy. You can't win individual awards without the team. I try to do my best and this is recognition of that."

The Sporting midfielder received a total of 16.94% of votes cast, ahead of Guimarães' Miguel Silva (13.72%).

Alvalade midfielder scoops yet another award

João Mário has been named as the Professional Football Player's Syndicate for the month of February, after having already won the award in January.

The Sporting midfielder, who is currently away on international duty, won a total of 16.94% of the vote, beating the Guimarães keeper Miguel Silva (13.72%) and Iuri Medeiros (11.62%), who is currently out on loan..

The voting is tallied from the choice of the Player's Syndicate (40%) and sports journalists and is for players under the age of 23.

Alvalade midfielder scoops award from Players Syndicate

João Mário has been named as the Liga NOS Young Player of the Month for January, in voting by te Professional Football Players Syndicate.

The Alvalade midfielder tallied 16.25% of the vote, ahead of Renato Sanches (Benfica, 14.14%) and André Moreira (U. Madeira, 10,84%).

Sporting forward claims France Football award

Last week France Football launched a competition to name January's African Player of the Month. In the running were Islam Slimani, Hakim Ziyech (FC Twente, Morroco) and Cheick Diabaté (Bordeux, Mali). At final polling, the Sporting striker finished miles ahead, with a stunning 84% of the vote on the back of 8 goals in just 6 matches.

Speaking with France Football, the Algerian proved happy with his current form, but was keen to highlight his teammates: "I work everyday with my teammates and it is them who give me so many opportunities to score. My job is to score", affirmed Slimani, answering a question on his tough approach to the game: "It comes from my time in Algeria. It hasn't been easy, especially at first with the national team and my club. I accept criticism, but it seems like it has been a bit exaggerated. The truth is that only makes me stronger. It is that anger that makes me never give up."

Coach Jorge Jesus also received praise from the in-form target man: "He is a world class coach and I am not exaggerating. To work with him every day is a pleasure. He helps us improve and you can see that on the pitch. Sometimes he insists in the detail and it might seem like it isn't important, but you quickly understand what he is tryng to do. Tactically, Jorge Jesus is a genius."