Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina has won the ‘Golden Gloves’ award, capping a very impressive first season at Anfield.
The Spanish international kept an impressive 20 clean sheets, more than Edwin van der Sar (18) and last year’s Golden Glove winner Petr Cech (17). Brad Friedel of Blackburn and Jens Lehman of Arsenal (both 16) completed the top five.
It was a double celebration for the Reds as Steven Gerrard was also named Player of the Month for April.
Adding to his PFA Player of the Year award, Gerrard has now been recognised for his fine performances over the past four weeks.
Liverpool won all six of their games in April and Gerrard led from the front as always, scoring a brace in the 3-1 win over Aston Villa.
Barclays sponsorship director Matt Appleby spoke glowingly of both players as he reflected on the awards.
‘To win the Golden Glove in his first Barclays Premiership campaign, and at such a young age, shows Pepe Reina’s potential,’ said Appleby.
‘He has used this season as a springboard onto the international scene and has seen off the challenge of some world class players to keep the most clean sheets.
‘Reina has been part of an outstanding Liverpool defence that will surely build on their success to make a serious challenge for the title.
‘Steven Gerrard has also had a great season, hitting the peak of his form in April. Both are deserved Barclays Award winners.’
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