Ghana international Bernard Tekpetey says he is motivated to work harder after being named the Foreign Player of the Year in the Bulgarian league for 2022.
The former Schalke 04 attacker won the award due to his impressive performance with Ludogorets Razgrad last year.
Tekpetey also assisted his side to annex the Bulgarian title, scoring 10 goals last season in 23 appearances.
“Looking at the foreign players in the Bulgarian league and getting recognised as the best player, I felt privileged," the 25-year-old told Joy Sports.
“I am really glad to receive that award. It is going to motivate me and empower me to work harder and showcase my talent to the world as well.”
The forward also credited his teammates for their efforts in helping him to achieve the prize and to flourish in the top flight.
“My teammates also played a big role in my success because playing as a team and trying to unite in terms of goalscoring have been amazing and have brought me this award.
“The Ghanaian players here also congratulated me and said I deserved this award more.”
Tekpetey returned to league action over the weekend and provided an assist in Ludogorets’ 2-1 win over Spartak Varna.
Despite his exploits, he was left of Black Stars for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.