PremiershipLast season's head coach of Magesi FC in the Betway Premiership, Allan Freese, firmly believes that the Footballer of the Season Award fails to properly recognise defenders. Historically, the judges for Footballer of the Season have consistently overlooked defenders, favouring midfielders and strikers, which explains the rarity of defenders winning this accolade. "I support their choice of Relebohile Mofokeng as Footballer of the Season, but Thabo Moloisane undoubtedly deserved to come much closer," Freese said, speaking to KickOff. He easily could have been the Footballer of the Season." "Additionally, Aden McCarthy performed very well for Chiefs last season.