The Liverpool captain finished second to seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton after a public vote, with jockey Hollie Doyle in third place.
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— LFC (Liverpool FC) 20th Dec 22:00
Henderson was included on the six-person shortlist following a year that saw him become the first Liverpool captain to lift the Premier League title, ending the club's 30-year wait for the top-flight crown.
Away from the pitch, the England international has received widespread praise for his support and contribution to community causes, including vital donations to foodbanks on Merseyside.