David Parkhouse: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

The Northern Ireland U21 striker has also been nominated for the division’s young player of the year award, alongside Shamrock Rovers’ Republic of Ireland international Jack Byrne and Bohemians midfielder Danny Mandroiu.

The division’s top two clubs are represented by nine players in the team of the year – five from Dundalk and four from Shamrock.

Derry congratulated Parkhouse on their official Twitter account, posting: “Congrats to David Parkhouse on his inclusion in the PFAI Team of the Year and on his nomination for Young Player of the Year, well deserved Parky!”

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The striker made the headlines earlier this year when newspaper reports linked him with a move to Glasgow giants Celtic.

Parkhouse turns 20 tomorrow.