Hutchinson named Canadian male player of the year
This is the fourth time the Brampton, Ontario native has won the award.
Canada Soccer announced that Atiba Hutchinson is the male selection for the 2015 BMO Canadian Players of the Year award. The 32-year-old midfielder was honored from a vote shared by Canadian media (50%) and Canadian coaches (50%).
Hutchinson shares the award with Kadeisha Buchanan , the female selection announced on Thursday.
"Atiba continues to excel as one of Canada's great footballers in the world's biggest sport, as witnessed in our memorable November home win at BC Place in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifiers," Canada Soccer President Victor Montagliani said in a statement on Friday. "As a four-time winner of this award, he ranks amongst Canada's best athletes. We congratulate him, his family, his teammates, and all the coaches that have helped him shine as a footballer."
Hutchinson has played in four of Canada’s World Cup Qualifying games this year, helping the side reach the fourth round and acquire four points in its opening two games against Honduras and El Salvador.
At club level, Hutchinson’s Besiktas finished third in the Turkish Süper Lig standings and qualified for the UEFA Europa League.
Runners up for this year's award included Cyle Larin (second), Milan Borjan (third), Julian de Guzman (fourth), and Adam Straith (fifth).















