Soccer-Rogers named Europa League player of the season after inspiring Villa victory

Aston Villa midfielder ​Morgan Rogers has ​been named the ‌Europa League ​Player of the Season after inspiring his side ‌to a 3-0 victory over German team Freiburg in the final, UEFA said on Thursday. The ‌23-year-old England international capped a stellar continental ‌campaign by scoring the third goal and providing an assist in the Istanbul decider on Wednesday, securing the ⁠trophy ​and ending ⁠a 30-year wait for silverware for the Premier League ⁠club.

Rogers was a cornerstone of Villa's run to ​the final, also scoring against Salzburg and ⁠Bologna, and recording five assists.

Freiburg forward Johan Manzambi was ⁠named ​the Europa League Revelation of the Season after the 20-year-old Swiss international featured ⁠in all 15 matches for the runners-up, scoring twice, ⁠including ⁠a crucial semi-final strike against Braga, and providing two assists.

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