Ghanaian goalkeeper Joseph Anang has been named St Patrick's Athletic player of the season for 2026. The award honors his dominant displays during the campaign, which were key to the team's strong defensive performance as they sit third in the Premier Division with 60 points from 35 games.

Anang recorded 11 clean sheets in the Premier Division, a major reason for his award win. His statistical performance was even more notable, as he topped the league for goals prevented. He also recorded the lowest average for goals conceded per match. His contributions meant his team allowed significantly fewer goals than the opportunities they faced would usually lead to, with the side conceding only 28 goals all season while scoring 53.

A key figure for The Saints

With one game left in the season when the award was announced, Anang's steady presence was essential. His reliable saves formed a solid base for a St Patrick's Athletic team holding third place. The squad's defensive strength, having let in only 28 goals all season, has been fundamental to their challenge for a European spot.

That challenge recently faced a setback with consecutive league losses to Shelbourne and Derry City, but Anang and his colleagues answered with a determined goalless draw away to Galway United last Thursday. That outcome is part of a recent sequence of two victories, one draw, and two defeats from their previous five matches, a run that includes a 2-0 win over Shamrock Rovers, the league leaders they now trail by eight points.

Looking ahead to Bohemians

The season finishes this Friday with a key home match against second-placed Bohemians. A good result would complete a fine personal campaign for Anang and aid the club in clinching third position. The team's leading scorer this season has been Mark Melia, who has netted 13 goals in 35 appearances.

Joseph Anang's player of the season award shows his important part in a campaign where St Patrick's Athletic have consistently been among the top three teams. His last game of the 2026 season is at Richmond Park against Bohemians.

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