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Celtic star Izaguirre tipped to be world's best

ESPN staff
May 2, 2011
Emilio Izaguirre has been head and shoulders above his rivals this season © PA Photos
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Emilio Izaguirre scooped Scotland's PFA Player of the Year and has been hailed as one of the best left backs in world football by Celtic assistant boss Johan Mjallby.

The 24-year-old's stock has risen since joining the Bhoys from his native Honduras and his efforts have been recognised by his peers.

Izaguirre's efforts have attracted interest from outside the SPL and Mjallby feels he is destined to grace a bigger stage.

"Emilio has probably been the signing of the season and it's brilliant for him to win," Neil Lennon's assistant said. "He has been absolutely marvellous. He is maybe not the best left-back in the world but he is up there.

"I think this boy has every chance to be one of the best in the world."

Dundee United's rising star David Goodwillie was crowned Young Player of the Year.

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