Alan Hardaker Trophy

The Alan Hardaker Trophy is an annual association football award presented to the Man of the Match in the EFL Cup final (also currently known as the Carabao Cup).

The trophy is named after Alan Hardaker, the EFL's former secretary who conceived the League Cup.

[1][2] The Alan Hardaker Trophy was first awarded in 1990, Des Walker was the inaugural recipient.

Ben Foster, John Terry, Vincent Kompany and Virgil van Dijk have won the award on two occasions, the most wins by an individual.

Ben Foster is the only player to have won the award with 2 different clubs; Manchester United and Birmingham City respectively.

Virgil van Dijk is the current holder of the award.