According to a recent poll presented to Southampton fans, Mateus Fernandes has won the fan voted Southampton player of the season award.
In three days, Southampton will officially bring their Premier League season to a stop. The previous Everton fixture was merely a formality for the Saints, one, they need to perform again while hosting Arsenal for a final Premier League evening at the St. Mary's in a good while.
Hence, it's that time of the year when the Southampton fans need to reflect upon the positives and negatives from the stressful campaign the club has had.
Sticking to this theme, there will again be those famous debates of the best Saints performer within the St. Mary's circles as every English club and their fans like to do. The only difference is that instead of a good handful of favourites, Southampton have hardly two names to choose from.
One of them is Aaron Ramsdale, who made his way to the Premier League fan Team of the Season nominees, and the other is undoubtedly Mateus Fernandes.
Southampton fans united in their Mateus Fernandes praise
Thus, due to this lack of competition, the Saints had an easy selection task this time around. And as pointed out by the Daily Echo, they didn't disappoint either, by crowning Mateus Fernandes the eventual winner.
Now, reflecting upon the Leicester trip, it was obvious that Mateus Fernandes enjoys the most backing from Southampton fans. And with the strong departure rumours looming on his future, perhaps it's a gesture from the Southampton fans to persuade Fernandes into staying here for longer.
Recently, Fernandes issued a rallying cry to see more winning ambition at Southampton and the Saints have responded well with their Will Still pursuit. Thus, let's see if the club does manage to retain the creative Portuguese as part of their long-term sporting project.