STAR man Leo Scienza has won the club's official men’s first-team awards after being named both the Fans’ and Players’ Player of the Season.
The Brazilian received 35 per cent of the supporters’ vote, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis second on 18 per cent and Daniel Peretz behind on 17 per cent.
Scienza, crucially, also earned the backing of his teammates, with Harwood-Bellis and Ryan Manning completing the top three in the players’ vote.
The 27 year old has become a fans’ favourite since arriving from German side FC Heidenheim on transfer deadline day last summer.
He has contributed seven goals and 10 assists in 37 Championship appearances, including scoring his side's goal at Portsmouth's Fratton Park.
Speaking after receiving the award, Scienza said: “It is a pleasure and an honour to be your Player of the Season.
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"I know it must have been a very difficult decision because we have so many possibilities for this award – you could vote for 10 different players!
“Thank you for your support through the season.
"Now we are hoping to have a very happy ending to the play-offs, and to be celebrating all together going back to the Premier League.”
Scienza has played a key role in the push for promotion under Tonda Eckert, with Saints preparing for their Championship play-off campaign.
Voting is still ongoing for the Southern Daily Echo Player of the Year, which has been awarded after a fan vote since 1974. Voting closes on Monday.
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