A former Balham FC footballer has recently won an award within Fulham's academy.

Fabio Carvalho has burst onto the scene this year as a first-team footballer at Craven Cottage but he has just been recognised for his fantastic season in the academy.

The 19-year-old picked up the 20/21 Johnny Haynes Trophy, which is awarded to the Fulham Supporters' Trust Academy Player of the Year and is voted on by Academy staff and players (U16-23s).

Carvalho scored an incredible 11 goals in just 13 games for our Under-23s before going on to make his Premier League debut against rivals Chelsea.

He later scored his first senior goal in Fulham's 3-1 defeat to Southampton.

The youngster has become an integral member of Marco Silva's side, making 11 league appearances and scoring four goals in the process.

Dan Crawford from the Fulham Supporters' Trust said: "I think it's terrific. Fabio's one of those players who has excited anyone who has watched him play at youth level. He has great vision with his passing and an energy that's really exciting. For supporters, there's nothing better than seeing a homegrown product break through all the way up to the First Team.

"To get this award is recognition from his teammates and his coaches that he's really achieved something special. Hopefully this is just the start for him."

The former Balham Blazers footballer has been attracting the interest of some of the biggest clubs on the planet, according to some journalists.

In fact, clubs the size of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea are all allegedly interested when his contract expires at the end of the season.

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