Givairo Read named Johan Cruyff Talent of the Month for April
The 19-year-old Feyenoord defender has enjoyed a breakthrough season and now receives his first individual accolade: Johan Cruyff Talent of the Month. He delivered the best performance of all Eredivisie players under 21 during April.
Defensive standout
The right-back played a crucial role in Feyenoord’s strong April campaign, which featured wins over FC Groningen (4-1), AZ (0-1), Fortuna Sittard (0-2), and PEC Zwolle (4-0). With just one goal conceded and three clean sheets, the defense was rock solid. Read contested 39 duels and won an impressive 27 of them (69.2%). He also completed nine successful tackles.
Donations
As part of the award, Read receives a €2,500 cheque from the VriendenLoterij for AVV Zeeburgia, the Amsterdam amateur club where he began his career. An additional €5,000 will be donated to the Johan Cruyff Foundation to support social and sporting initiatives.
The award was presented by ESPN presenter Fresia Cousiño Arias.
About the Awards
The Eredivisie Player of the Month, Johan Cruyff Talent of the Month, and Eredivisie Team of the Month selections are based on Opta statistics and fan votes (KPN Man of the Match). These criteria also contribute to the selection of the Eredivisie Player of the Year and Johan Cruyff Talent of the Year, which will be awarded on Monday, May 26, during the Eredivisie Awards.
The monthly awards are an initiative by Eredivisie CV in collaboration with ESPN, VriendenLoterij, and the Johan Cruyff Foundation.
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