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Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface says his Bundesliga Rookie of the Season award is for the fans.<\/p>\n
Boniface was named recipient of the award by the Bundesliga on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd the winner is Victor Boniface,\u201d Bundesliga announced via X.<\/p>\n
\u201cBayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface takes home the #BLRookie of the Season award from Sorare after making an instant impact to the Bundesliga \u2014 in which he won four Rookie of the Month trophies in a row. Congrats Victor!\u201d<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old old thanked his fans in a post on X shortly after he was announced the winner: \u20189ja no dey carry last. Thank you, guys.\u201d<\/p>\n
Boniface beat Xavi Simons, Ian Maatsen, and Maximilian Beier to the individual accolade.<\/p>\n
The Nigerian has scored 13 goals and provided nine assists in 22 league games for Bayer Leverkusen this season.<\/p>\n
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