I know it’s a BBC award so probably more UK voters, but still incredible to get more votes than some other fantastic athletes:
* American gymnast Simone Biles
* Spain and Barcelona superstar Aitana Bonmati
* tennis legend Novak Djokovic
* South Africa’s rugby union captain Siya Kolasi
* Formula One world champion Max Verstappen
Sweet thank you message by Erling on ManCity website
>“I am especially grateful to have been voted ahead of an incredible group of athletes who are all legends in their individual sports.
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>“I would like to thank all my teammates, as well as Pep Guardiola and the City coaching staff as without all of them I wouldn’t have been able to score the number of goals I have.
>
>“To be recognised in this way by everyone who enjoys sport is a very special feeling and I would like to thank everyone who voted for me.
>
> “As a club at Manchester City created some incredible memories last season, but now we want to do the same again this year.
>
>“Thank you once again.”
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AMAZING!
I know it’s a BBC award so probably more UK voters, but still incredible to get more votes than some other fantastic athletes:
* American gymnast Simone Biles
* Spain and Barcelona superstar Aitana Bonmati
* tennis legend Novak Djokovic
* South Africa’s rugby union captain Siya Kolasi
* Formula One world champion Max Verstappen
Sweet thank you message by Erling on ManCity website
>“I am especially grateful to have been voted ahead of an incredible group of athletes who are all legends in their individual sports.
>
>“I would like to thank all my teammates, as well as Pep Guardiola and the City coaching staff as without all of them I wouldn’t have been able to score the number of goals I have.
>
>“To be recognised in this way by everyone who enjoys sport is a very special feeling and I would like to thank everyone who voted for me.
>
> “As a club at Manchester City created some incredible memories last season, but now we want to do the same again this year.
>
>“Thank you once again.”