Midfielder Duncan McDonald has been named sa国际传媒 Soccer鈥檚 2024 Para Player of the Year.
The 24-year-old from Powell River, sa国际传媒, played every minute at the 2024 IFCPF World Cup in Spain, where sa国际传媒 finished 12th.
McDonald took over as captain after Samuel Charron was injured and finished the tournament leading sa国际传媒 in World Cup tackles, clearances and blocked shots.
McDonald, who was 15 when he made his debut for the national para soccer team, has played in four International Federation of CP Football World Cups. He has won 37 caps for sa国际传媒, including 34 starts.
The para award was decided by national team program officials.
On Monday, Lo茂c Kwemi was named sa国际传媒 Soccer鈥檚 Futsal Player of the Year.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 17, 2024
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