Super Eagles center-back Calvin Bassey has been nominated for Fulham's Player of the Month award for April.
Bassey is in contention alongside former Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira, João Palhinha, and Rodrigo Muniz for the accolade.
April was a challenging month for the Cottagers, with one win, one draw, and three losses, scoring five goals and conceding eight. Despite the team's struggles, Bassey stood out as a reliable performer, having started and completed all their April fixtures, making him the only center-back to do so.
The 24-year-old has been a key component of Marco Silva's defensive line this season, only missing the start in eight Premier League games where he was in the matchday squad. Additionally, he was instrumental in Fulham's journey to the Carabao Cup semifinal, starting three games, though he missed the two-legged semifinal against Liverpool due to his participation in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Bassey has enjoyed a successful first season at Craven Cottage, in stark contrast to his time with the Dutch giants Ajax, where he faced considerable scrutiny.
So far, he has made 29 appearances across all competitions for Fulham, scoring one goal, which came against Manchester United in a Premier League fixture in February.
