RAÚL FERNÁNDEZ WINS THE FANS “Nina Gil” PLAYER OF THE SEASON TROPHY 2024/25

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Prior to the 4-0 home win last Sunday UD Lanzarote season ticket holders (abonos) and club members (socios) were able to vote for their top three most favourite players of the season with three points awarded for their first choice, two for the second and one point for the third.

Centre back Raúl Fernández is UD Lanzarote´s Player of the Season 2024/25 as voted for by the fans. The 30 year old centre back is one of the clubs four captains and leads by example. He is incredibly consistent and is always voted in the top five players each season but more than ever this season fans have acknowledged his desire and passion for the club with his no nonsense attitude.

Raúl Fernández voted player of the season by the fans.

UD Lanzarote President Juan Carlos Albuixech informed Raúl on Tuesday that he was voted player of the season and as expected he was honoured, though the only important matter on his mind is the crucial match this Sunday versus CD Mensajero and for his team to clinch the final playoff spot.

Raúl will have the honour of being presented the “Nina Gil” trophy on the pitch at the final home league game of the season versus CD Marino on May 11th by UD Lanzarote legend Maciot Dévora.

Last seasons winner is this seasons runner up Adrián Machín.

UD Lanzarote´s second most voted player is last season’s winner Adrián Machín. Over the last season and a half his turnaround has been nothing short of incredible. The early part of last season he was rarely chosen in the starting line up but a change of manager at Christmas and the 25 year old winger finally believed in himself and his confidence went through the roof. This season, a year older and wiser he has brought consistency to his game and is a hugely important member of the squad.

Ale Fuentes in joint third place.

Third place is a tie with Ale Fuentes and captain Ayoze Pérez. Winger Ale Fuentes has stamped his name in UD Lanzarote history after his remarkable hat trick in the Copa Del Rey against Segunda A (Championship) Real Racing Santander in an incredible performance. The 25 year old is a great weapon to have as he terrorises the opponents defence.

Captain fantastic Ayoze Pérez shares third place.

Also in third place is former winner and already a UD Lanzarote legend Captain Ayoze Pérez. I really have no other words to describe this fantastic man and player. In the Copa Del Rey match versus 8 point leaders of Spain´s second tier Racing Santander he owned the midfield as he has done in over 400 matches at this level.

Javi Martín takes fifth spot.

Midfield maestro Javi Martín is in fifth spot and is always a popular choice to fans that love the elegant side of the game. He is one of those players that always seem to have time on the ball and has the ability to ping a 40 yard pass to the toe of a winger. The 27 year old local lad came third last season but I am sure he will still be pleased to be in the top 5 players voted for by the fans.

These are the top five most voted players for UD Lanzarote this season:

  1. Raúl Fernández (135 points)
  2. Adrián Machín (118)
  3. Ayoze Pérez and Ale Fuentes (79)
  4. Javi Martín (63)

Congratulations to all the players. Even though the season has proven difficult at times the players have always shown desire and with two matches remaining Lanzarote are still in with a shout of ending the season in the playoffs.