Alexander Callens has been voted Etihad Player of the Month for March.
The Peruvian defender has enjoyed an excellent start to his life as an NYCFC player since joining from Numancia in January.
Callens received 51% of the vote, besting Rodney Wallace, David Villa and Maxi Moralez to take the first individual player award of the season.
Callens told NYCFC.com: “Thanks so much to the fans for voting for me. It means a lot to me because the fans are giving me their confidence and support and this is what a footballer always wants – for the fans to support them.
“This will serve as motivation to keep working, to keep giving it my all on the field.”
Part of a defense which has conceded just three goals in four games, Callens’ partnership with Maxime Chanot has been one of the most pleasing aspects of the campaign so far.
Alexander made eight interceptions, completed ten clearances and achieved a passing accuracy of 90% in his first month on the team.
From everyone at NYCFC, congratulations Alexander!
