PFA Scotland player of the year shortlist unveiled
CELTIC duo Virgil van Dijk and Stefan Johansen have been named on the four-man shortlist for the PFA Scotland player of the year award.
Dundee striker Greg Stewart has also made the shortlist after his first season in full-time football, and the quartet is completed by Aberdeen striker Adam Rooney.
The 25-year-old Stewart has netted 15 goals this season to help Dundee to a top-six finish in the Scottish Premiership after joining from part-time Championship side Cowdenbeath in the summer.
Rooney has scored 27 goals in all competitions while midfielder Johansen has 12 goals and has played an increasingly influential role in the Celtic midfield.
Van Dijk has hit 10 goals from central defence after following up an impressive debut season.
His Celtic defensive partner Jason Denayer has been named on the shortlist for young player of the year.
The Belgium international is joined by Inverness playmaker Ryan Christie and Hearts midfielders Sam Nicholson and Jamie Walker. It is Walker’s second nomination of the week, having also been named on the shortlist for Championship player of the year.
The winners - voted by their fellow professionals - will be announced on 3 May.
PFA Scotland player of the year shortlist
Virgil van Dijk - Celtic
Stefan Johansen - Celtic
Adam Rooney - Aberdeen
Greg Stewart - Dundee
PFA Scotland young player of the year shortlist
Ryan Christie - Inverness
Jason Denayer - Celtic
Sam Nicholson - Hearts
Jamie Walker - Hearts