Keanu Baccus has become the youngest player to win Western Sydney Wanderers' player of the year award after being crowned as the club's best for the 2018-19 season.

A largely bleak season has ended with a sense of optimism with the club's top award going to a player who appears set to play a significant role in their future.

The 20-year-old midfielder was acknowledged for his consistent performances during a turbulent campaign at a function on Tuesday night.

Taking his chance: Keanu Baccus. Credit:AAP

Baccus, a graduate from the Wanderers' academy, was voted by his peers and coaches as the best this season.