At the Eredivisie Awards, two former PSV players were awarded prizes. Both Xavi Simons (20) and Esmee Brugts (20) were named talent of the 2022-2023 season at the annual Eredivisie gala. At the time, both football players were still employed by PSV.
Also nominated in the men's Talent of the Year category was Shurandy Sambo. The right back was rented to Sparta Rotterdam last year. In addition, Milos Kerkez (AZ), Million Manhoef (Vitesse) and Kenneth Taylor (Ajax) stood a chance of winning the award, which went to Xavi. The midfielder cum striker stood out for his exceptional talent and constistent performances. Xavi shot nineteen goals in Eredivsie, which also earned him the top scorer trophy. In addition, he was nominated as "Player of the Year," but that honorary title went to Orkun Kokcü (Feyenoord).
Azerion Women's Eredivsie
For her part, Esmee Brugts trumped Marit Auée (FC Twente), Charlotte Hulst (Fortuna Sittard), Danique Noordman (PEC Zwolle) and Liz Rijsbergen (ADO Den Haag) as "Talent of the Year. The outside player scored eight goals in 15 matches. She grew to become the starting player of the Orange Lionesses and earned a transfer to FC Barcelona.
