LONDON (AP) -- Manchester United stalwart Ryan Giggs has been voted player of the year by his fellow English league professionals for the first time at the age of the 35.
The top PFA accolade was the one prize that had eluded him since making his United debut in March 1991.
After receiving the award Sunday night, Giggs is now hoping to make his 800th appearance for the Premier League leaders in Wednesday's Champions League semifinal first leg against Arsenal.
Despite his age, Giggs remains key to United's quest for a quintuple this season. The team has already won the Club World Cup and League Cup, while still remaining on course to defend its English and European titles.
Giggs, who is contracted to the Red Devils until June 2010, has won 10 Premier League titles, two Champions League titles, four FA Cups and two League Cups - all with United.
"It's right up there with personal accolades, it's the best to have as it's voted by your fellow players,'' Giggs said at the London ceremony. "I've been fortunate to win a lot of trophies, I won the young player award twice, but this is the big one.''
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