Three current apprentices who have excelled both on and off the pitch this season were recognised at the star‑studded EFL Awards in London on Sunday evening.
Leicester City’s Louis Page was named EFL Championship Apprentice of the Season. The 17‑year‑old has made over 15 league appearances for the Foxes in a breakout season for the local lad, while also maintaining high standards off the pitch in his education.
Sulyman Krubally of Burton Albion took home the EFL League One Apprentice of the Season award after enjoying a terrific campaign on a personal level.
The midfielder became the youngest‑ever appearance maker for the Brewers back in August when he made his debut at just 16 years and 355 days old. He has since turned out a further 27 times in all competitions, including a standout performance against West Ham in the FA Cup.
Bristol Rovers’ Ollie Dewsbury was crowned EFL League Two Apprentice of the Season.
The Gas forward made 15 senior appearances for the South West outfit this season before joining National League South side Weston Super‑Mare on loan in January.
Elsewhere, four LFE academy graduates picked up other awards on the night, with several more being named in the EFL Teams of the Season.
Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney was named EFL Championship Player of the Season. The all‑action midfielder has spearheaded Boro’s promotion push this season, establishing himself as the main man for the North East side and contributing 13 goal involvements from midfield.
In the same division, Leicester City’s Jordan James picked up the EFL Championship Young Player of the Season award.
The Birmingham City academy graduate, currently on loan at Leicester from French side Stade Rennais, has enjoyed an impressive campaign on a personal level despite the Foxes’ collective struggles.
Walsall’s Daniel Kanu has enjoyed a fantastic season in front of goal for the Saddlers and, as a result, was presented with the EFL League Two Young Player of the Season award.
The young forward, on loan from Charlton Athletic, has found the back of the net on 15 occasions in League Two – a fantastic return for a 21‑year‑old.
Finally, Oxford United’s Will Vaulks was recognised as the EFL Player in the Community for the fourth time in his career.
The Tranmere Rovers academy graduate has continued to carry out exceptional work around suicide prevention, having tragically lost both of his grandfathers to suicide during his teenage years.
