Costa, De Gea, Kane? Robbie Savage picks his player of the year

In his regular BBC Sport column, Robbie Savage reveals his Premier League player of the year and explains why he thinks his choice will pick up the prize later this month.

Voting is about to close for the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award.

It was tough to narrow it down but here are the six players that I think should be on the shortlist when it is announced on 17 April.

I've also picked my winner.

Diego Costa, Chelsea

In my first column of the season, in August, I wrote that I thought the Spain striker would be the final piece of Mourinho's title-winning jigsaw and he has proved to be exactly that.

From his goals to his aggression, he has lived up to all the expectations I had. I love watching him play.

Did you know? Costa has 19 Premier League goals from 57 shots in 23 games this season, with a shot conversion rate of 33.33%. Only Jon Walters (seven goals, 38.89%) and Papiss Cisse (11 goals, 34.38%) have a higher goals/shots ratio.

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