Scherpen and Yalcouye win prestigious Bundesliga awards

Main Club Sponsor

TICKETS

SHOP

Huge accolades for duo out on loan.

2025-05-19T10:20+01:00

Malick Yalcouye has been named the Newcomer of the Season in the Austrian Bundesliga. 📷 by SK Sturm Graz.

Kjell Scherpen and Malick Yalcouye have scooped prestigious end of season awards in the Austrian Bundesliga.

Both have been key players for Sturm Graz this season, who head into the final game of the season knowing a point would secure them the league title.

Kjell, 25, won the Goalkeeper of the Season award, as he kept seven clean sheets in 29 appearances.

The keeper told Budesliga.at, "I'm very pleased about this award. It's not just a personal achievement, but also a credit to our entire goalkeeping team, including Stefan Loch as goalkeeping coach, as well as the entire team.

“Thanks to everyone who voted for me – an award like this motivates me to keep working hard every day and continue to improve!"

Kjell Scherpen has spent the last two seasons on loan with Sturm Graz. 📷 by SK Sturm Graz.

Malick, 19, won the Newcomer of the Season award – awarded to the best player under 22-years-old – after making 25 appearances, scoring four goals and assisting two.

The midfielder said, “I'm very proud to have been named Newcomer of the Season. It's been a big year for me with many learning moments, both on and off the pitch.

“I thank the coaching staff and the entire club for their trust and support. Now our full focus is on the season finale and bringing the title back to Graz."

Malick also came fifth in the Player of the Season award, with his teammate Otar Kiteishvili scooping that accolade.