“The steal of the century!”



“The best central defender in the Premier League, without a doubt!”



“He could play for any team in the league!”



The superlatives have been coming for Jonny Evans this season and the 32-year-old can add The Athletic’s Leicester City Player of the Year award to his growing list of accolades and acclaim.



It is testament to the consistency and standard of his displays this season that he has squeezed out Jamie Vardy for the award, despite the striker having another incredible campaign. Vardy’s 19 goals this season have him two clear in the race for the Golden Boot and within one of joining the Premier League 100 Club. He would be just its 29th member.



However, Evans’ presence at the back has been just as important as Vardy’s goals this season — and the classy defender has some impressive stats of his own.



Evans has only failed to feature in two...