The MPV award for matchday 10 was awarded to Marko Livaja playing for AEK, who topped the competition organised by Super League Greece, the Panhellenic Association of Professional Players and NOVA.
After the ceremony, the ΑΕΚ player stated:
On how he kicked off the championship and his presence in AEK:
“I am really very happy both with the fans and the club. I feel very well both in Athens and in the team.”
On being voted by the fans as MVP of the previous matchday: “I thank the fans who voted for me, it is important to me, however the most important thing is that, together with Atromitos, we are in the first place in the classification list. I thank the fans who took the time to vote for me.”
On whether he would offer the award to one of his teammates:
“I would offer it to Helder Lopes because he really runs like crazy on the pitch.”
On whether he prefers playing as centre forward and if he is happy with his role: “I do not mind if I am the first or second striker. I just want to help my team from the position my coach tells me to do so. Of course, given the absence of Mantalos, I may need to play in the centre as well, but I do not mind playing from any position I am asked to.”
On the derby against Panathinaikos:
“It will definitely be a difficult match, but we have proven that we are doing well in important matches. I want to believe that we will play a very good match on Sunday, but this does not mean it will be an easy one.”
On whether he played equally passionately in Spain or whether it is AEK that inspires him and who is the “craziest” one in the team, himself or Vranjes:
“People are more passionate in Greece than in Spain. I come from Croatia and the fans there are also more passionate, therefore I am more used to this style and this motivates me a lot. The same applies in AEK and I like it. I do not know which is the “craziest” one. Vranjes is a good man, but there are other “crazy” people in the team as well.”
On whether he is thinking of renewing given the love the fans have for him:
“I am on loan, therefore it depends on the administration. If they ask me tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, or in two months, I will be able to sign.”
On which player he admired when he was a child:
“Ibrahimovic and Adriano due to their position on the pitch as well; they are both players I admired a lot.”