Chelsea forward Juan Mata has spoken of his pride at making the PFA Premier League Team of the Year for 2012/13.
The Spain international made the top-flight selection alongside Stamford Bridge colleague Eden Hazard.
The pair were also shortlisted for the PFA Player of the Year award, which ultimately went to Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale.
Mata believes the Welshman was a worthy winner - as he also scooped the Young Player of the Year prize - and is honoured to have seen his efforts this season recognised by his peers.
"Of course, congratulations to Gareth Bale for being named player of the year and young player of the year," Mata wrote on his blog for Grada360.com.
"He's a superb player with amazing skills and he's only 23 years old."
He added: "I feel very proud and grateful about my nomination and for being part of the Premier League team of the year."
The Spain international made the top-flight selection alongside Stamford Bridge colleague Eden Hazard.
The pair were also shortlisted for the PFA Player of the Year award, which ultimately went to Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale.
Mata believes the Welshman was a worthy winner - as he also scooped the Young Player of the Year prize - and is honoured to have seen his efforts this season recognised by his peers.
"Of course, congratulations to Gareth Bale for being named player of the year and young player of the year," Mata wrote on his blog for Grada360.com.
"He's a superb player with amazing skills and he's only 23 years old."
He added: "I feel very proud and grateful about my nomination and for being part of the Premier League team of the year."
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