Nemanja Vidic completed a personal double on Sunday as he was named Manchester United player of the year by both fans and his fellow players.

Vidic picked up both awards after a season in which his formidable partnership at the back with Rio Ferdinand has played a major part in helping United retain their league title. The Serbia defender was delighted at the recognition for his achievements this season. "It's a great night for me," he said. "I'm really surprised, but I'm enjoying it.

"In my career I have never really had individual awards," said Vidic. "I am honoured especially when I see the players who I play every day with. It's amazing to get this award. I'm very happy. Thank you. I developed here as a player. Thank you to the players and the coaching staff," he said.

"Since I came here three and a half years ago, I have progressed every year and I'm proud of that. I enjoy it here. I like being with the players and I'm very happy here," said Vidic.

It's amazing to get this award. I'm very happy. Thank you.
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic

Team-mate Ryan Giggs has no doubt it was the right choice. "So many players have had a good season," he said. "But it has to be Nemanja for me. Consistently throughout the season he's been brilliant."

Cristiano Ronaldo, who won both awards last season, did not end the night empty-handed as he once again received the goal of the season prize for his stunning effort at Porto in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final.

Seventeen-year-old Federico Macheda, who burst onto the scene with the winner against Aston Villa on his debut, was named academy player of the year and James Chester clinched the reserve team prize.