Double winner Ronaldo eyes improvement

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

The 22-year-old's achievement is all the more remarkable given the negative press he received after England's demise in the World Cup last year, and the Portuguese international declared it was a "big honour" to be singled out by his peers - but does not intend to rest on his laurels.

Ronaldo said: "I want to keep working hard and getting better because these trophies have now given me more motivation. At this moment, I am consistent. I am more mature now and I am playing better."

He added: "This great team has helped me as well, because when the team win it is more easy for us all to play with more confidence. Everything is right this season and I am really enjoying it."

Ronaldo, who on accepting his main accolade from United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, declared the best was yet to come from him this season, added: "I am still young and I am learning more every day.

"I have much time to learn more and improve myself. I try to improve all aspects of my football - not only in training but also in games."

Fellow United midfielder Paul Scholes finished third in the voting for the senior award, with Chelsea striker Didier Drogba second.

United's Ryan Giggs had also made the shortlist for player of the year, along with Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas and last year's winner Steven Gerrard of Liverpool.

Fabregas was runner-up in the young player category with Tottenham and England's Aaron Lennon claiming third.

Among the other nominees were Ronaldo's Old Trafford team-mate, England striker Wayne Rooney, Reading forward Kevin Doyle, 23, and 18-year-old defender Micah Richards of Manchester City.