The only rival for this award in my eyes could have been Ibrahim Afellay for his showings in the first half of 2011 .
Injury struck the Dutchman down when it looked as though he would push for a starting place .
The only rival for this award in my eyes could have been Ibrahim Afellay for his showings in the first half of 2011 , but injury struck the Dutchman down when it looked as though he would push for a starting place .