Awards

February 2020 EA SPORTS Player of the Month shortlist

7 Mar 2020

Alonso, Aubameyang, Calvert-Lewin, Doherty, Fernandes or Pope were nominated as the standout players during the month

Six players were nominated for the February EA SPORTS Player of the Month award.

The fans' vote from the shortlist below on the EA SPORTS website closed at 18:00 GMT on Monday 9 March.

The votes of the public were combined with those of the 20 club captains, plus a panel of football experts to decide the winner.

See: Fernandes wins EA SPORTS Player of the Month award

EA SPORTS Player shortlist

Marcos Alonso (CHE)
P2 W1 D1 L0 G3 A0 CS0

Chelsea's left-back made an outstanding return to the team. He scored what proved to be the winning goal against London rivals Tottenham Hotspur before netting a brace in a 2-2 draw at AFC Bournemouth.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (ARS)
P3 W2 D1 L0 G3 A0

Arsenal's captain led by example with three goals in their two Premier League victories. After finding the net against Newcastle United he struck a brilliant double to secure a 3-2 win over Everton and go joint-top in the battle for the Golden Boot.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (EVE)
P3 W2 D0 L1 G2 A1

The 22-year-old striker continued his fine form under Carlo Ancelotti. He helped Everton earn a 3-2 comeback win over Watford before scoring and getting an assist against Crystal Palace and producing an acrobatic finish at Arsenal.

Matt Doherty (WOL)
P3 W1 D2 L0 G0 A1 CS3

Wing-back Doherty was integral to three clean sheets in February as Wolverhampton Wanderers boosted their push to finish in the top four. He ended the month with an assist in a 3-0 triumph at Norwich City.

Bruno Fernandes (MUN)
P3 W2 D1 L0 G1 A2

The Portuguese playmaker made an instant impact following his January transfer. He impressed on his Manchester United debut against Wolves before getting an assist in a win at Chelsea and scoring and setting one up versus Watford.

Nick Pope (BUR)
P4 W2 D2 L0 CS3

Goalkeeper Pope kept three clean sheets in four February appearances, pulling off 11 saves as he starred in shutouts against Arsenal, AFC Bournemouth and Newcastle to take Burnley into the top half and move above Alisson in the Golden Glove race.