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2025 End of Season Awards – A Night to Celebrate
FC Hound Dogs brought the curtain down on a memorable campaign with our End of Season Awards — a night filled with pride, appreciation, and well-deserved recognition.
Player of the Season
Voted by the coaching staff, Yousef Al Shubasi was named FC Hound Dogs Player of the Season after a truly outstanding campaign.
A rock at the back all year, Yousef delivered countless top-class performances and huge moments when it mattered most. From his dramatic 94th-minute equaliser against Mons Calpe to the ice-cold winning penalty in the Rock Cup shootout against Magpies, he consistently stepped up on the big stage.
Reliable, composed, and driven — a fully deserved winner.
Players’ Player of the Season
To cap off an incredible year, Yousef also took home the Players’ Player of the Season, voted for by his teammates.
To be recognised by your colleagues speaks volumes, and this double award highlights just how influential he has been both on and off the pitch.
An unforgettable season.
Fans’ Player of the Season
The fans had their say — and Shane Borda emerged victorious with over 25% of the total vote.
The response was incredible, with over 200 supporters participating from countries including Jamaica, USA, France, Guinea Bissau and many more — a true reflection of the growing global Hound Dogs family.
Shane has been a commanding presence at the back all season, putting in consistent, aggressive, and disciplined performances. A leader in defence and a player who wears the badge with pride.
Most Improved Player
Awarded by the coaching staff, the Most Improved Player went to Nelson Benga.
After finding minutes hard to come by at the start of the season, Nelson turned things around in spectacular fashion. Since the turn of the year, he has been outstanding in the right wing-back role, showing energy, maturity, and tactical discipline week after week.
A testament to hard work and perseverance.
Clubman of the Year
The penultimate award of the evening recognised someone who truly embodies the spirit of FC Hound Dogs — Jesse Gonzalez.
Our goalkeeper has largely played second fiddle this season, but his contribution goes far beyond match minutes. Always positive, always supportive, never complaining, and constantly bringing energy to the changing room — his influence has not gone unnoticed.
A true clubman in every sense.
Top Scorer
The final award of the night went to Souleymane Diallo, who claimed the Top Scorer award — somewhat controversially, with one league game still to play!
Souley will no doubt be hoping nobody spoils the celebrations when we face Lions FC next week… 👀
Goals, presence, and big performances — a huge contribution to the season.
A fantastic evening celebrating a season full of progress, resilience, and big moments. Thank you to everyone who made it special — players, staff, and supporters alike.
The journey continues.
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