He won the club’s player of the month title in November, December, and January, among other honours.
De Gea became the first United player to win the award three times in 2017/18, and he now has four with this win in 2021/22.
Cristiano Ronaldo and last year’s winner Luke Shaw, and Antonio Valencia are the only other players to have won the award more than once since its introduction in 2006.
The 37-year-old scored hat-tricks in 3-2 triumphs over Tottenham and Norwich, as well as winning seven men of the match honours.
Before falling to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League knockout stage, the Portuguese scored numerous late goals to help the Red Devils advance.
His efforts, however, were clearly insufficient to persuade his teammates to vote for him at the end of the season, and goalkeeper De Gea was awarded the award.
De Gea was a constant presence throughout United’s league season, appearing in every game and making vital saves.
More than any other player, the Spaniard has won the trophy four times.
In November, December, and January, he was named the club’s player of the month, among other accolades.
In 2017/18, De Gea became the first United player to win the accolade three times, and with this win in 2021/22, he now has four.
Since the award’s inception in 2006, Cristiano Ronaldo, last year’s winner Luke Shaw, and Antonio Valencia are the only players to have won it more than once.
