The Brazilian came out on top of the fan poll – ahead of fellow shortlisted Reds Bruno Fernandes and Aaron Wan-Bissaka – for his performances in both May and June.
Our season-concluding Emirates FA Cup final outing last Saturday was played on the first weekend of this month, and therefore our shortlist criteria encompassed the players’ efforts across an extended period.
Casemiro was key as Erik ten Hag’s side hit back from successive defeats to start May, at Brighton and then West Ham, by registering four victories on the bounce to close out the Premier League season.