Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface says his Bundesliga Rookie of the Season award is for the fans.
Boniface was named recipient of the award by the Bundesliga on Wednesday.
“And the winner is Victor Boniface,” Bundesliga announced via X.
“Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface takes home the #BLRookie of the Season award from Sorare after making an instant impact to the Bundesliga — in which he won four Rookie of the Month trophies in a row. Congrats Victor!”
The 23-year-old old thanked his fans in a post on X shortly after he was announced the winner: ‘9ja no dey carry last. Thank you, guys.”
Boniface beat Xavi Simons, Ian Maatsen, and Maximilian Beier to the individual accolade.
The Nigerian has scored 13 goals and provided nine assists in 22 league games for Bayer Leverkusen this season.