The outstanding attacking talent across the competition has been highlighted as Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) A-League Player of the Month nominees for March are announced.
Having scored 20 goals between them for the month, the five nominees were selected by an awards committee made up of former Socceroos and leading figures in the Australian football media, with the winner to be determined by a vote of the PFA’s A-League members.
Including rounds 22 to 25, the five nominees for March are as follows:
>> Bruno Fornaroli, Melbourne City;
>> Jamie Maclaren, Brisbane Roar;
>> Andy Keogh, Perth Glory;
>> Diego Castro, Perth Glory; and
>> Stefan Mauk, Adelaide United.
Having been crowned PFA A-League Player of the Month twice already this season, Fornaroli was outstanding once again. On target on five occasions during March, the Uruguayan has now surpassed the A-League goal scoring record for a season.
during the round 17 A-League match between Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory at nib Stadium on January 31, 2014 in Perth, Australia.
Exceeding Fornaroli’s tally of five goals for the month, Maclaren hit the back of the net six times in just four matches as the Roar continued their quest for the Premiership.
during the round 17 A-League match between Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory at nib Stadium on January 31, 2014 in Perth, Australia.
Mauk, one of the stars of Adelaide United’s surge towards the A-League summit, Mauk scored twice and has excelled in the Reds’ midfield since his switch from Melbourne City.
during the round 17 A-League match between Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory at nib Stadium on January 31, 2014 in Perth, Australia.
Named PFA A-League Player of the Month for February, Castro and his teammate Keogh combined for seven goals during March, with Keogh on target five times in four matches.
during the round 17 A-League match between Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory at nib Stadium on January 31, 2014 in Perth, Australia.
during the round 17 A-League match between Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory at nib Stadium on January 31, 2014 in Perth, Australia.
PFA President Matt McKay said the nominees were a testament to the high quality attacking talent that calls the A-League home.
“Over the history of the competition we have been fortunate to have some truly outstanding attackers plying their trade here, and these nominees are up there with the very best,” said McKay.
“The ambition of everyone in Australian football is to have players of the highest possible standard playing in the A-League, and these five have lit up the competition and been a joy to watch.”
The PFA A-League Player of the Month Award is proudly supported by PFA Major Partner LUCRF Super, Travellers Choice and Winning Edge.
