Goals, assists and late winners: the data behind this season's Player of the Year crown.
The votes are counted and the debate can begin in earnest. But beyond the headlines, the numbers behind this year's Player of the Year award tell a compelling story of consistency.
Twenty-six goals and fourteen assists only scratch the surface. The winner led the league in chances created, ranked second for successful dribbles, and covered more high-intensity distance than any other forward.
What separates the great from the merely excellent is timing: nine of those goals arrived after the 75th minute, turning draws into wins and contenders into champions.
With the new season underway, the chasing pack knows exactly the standard it must reach. The crown, for now, sits comfortably.
