Two awards in th bag for Victor Boniface – the Super Eagles newcomer has officially clinched the Bundesliga Player of the Month award for August 2023 due to his outstanding performance with four impressive goals.
The Bayer Leverkusen forward triumphed over strong contenders like Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, Wolfsburg’s Jonas Wind, and Union Berlin’s Kevin Behrens.
The Bundesliga revealed the two-stage selection process for this prestigious award, considering player metrics and input from fans and experts. It acknowledges contributions during Matchdays 1 and 2.
After his summer move from Belgium’s Union Saint Gilloise to Bayer Leverkusen, Boniface made an unforgettable debut, providing a crucial assist in Die Werkself’s 3-2 victory over Leipzig.
Boniface’s brilliance continued as he scored a magnificent brace in the 3-0 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach on matchday two.
His exceptional display in the month of August not only earned him Player of the Month but also Rookie of the Month, a rare feat, making him the second player in Bundesliga history to achieve this, following Erling Haaland in January 2020.
Victor Boniface is now a big name to watch in football, destined for greatness.
