Tomáš Souček has been announced as the 2020/21 Betway Hammer of the Year!
West Ham United’s outstanding Czech Republic international midfielder won acclaim from supporteers for the award.
The 26-year-old was ever-present in the top-flight, starting and finishing all 38 matches, illustrating his resilience and determination to help his team.
The Czech made good use of his time on the pitch, too, ending the campaign as the Club’s joint-leading scorer with ten goals, alongside Michail Antonio, and winning more aerial battles than any other Premier League player. The No28 also led the Hammers in a host of other statistical categories – shots, tackles and interceptions – and ranked second in passes and clearances.
“Thank you!” smiled Souček. “I appreciate it because this season was incredible for me and I just hope that everyone enjoyed it with me, and I hope we can carry on. I really appreciate this prize.
“It’s incredible because I have many memories of last year, but I cannot say just one because the season went so fast, but so well.
“I was happy that it went so well for me, but also for the team because it was so important. I appreciate this prize, but this prize is for the whole team.”
Souček edged compatriot and close friend Vladimír Coufal into second place, with 2019/20 winner Declan Rice in third, and the midfielder said all-round quality in the squad made it easier for him to produce his best.
“It’s great because I am playing with these guys every day at Rush Green and especially with Dec we created a great double act,” he told hosts Chris Scull, Carlton Cole and Guvna B. “We knew after a few games what one could do and the other could do, so we had a good relationship and we knew each other.
“I know Nobes and Manu are great footballers too, so we have a really good team and I am glad we could adapt very well to each other.”
Well deserved Tomas 👏
Well Deserved and what a player and human being ⚒🇨🇿
Absolutely spot on