Lewis Ferguson crowned best midfielder in Italy with prestigious award

Former Hamilton Accies and Aberdeen star Lewis Ferguson this morning won the prestigious Bulgarelli Number 8 award, following an oustanding season in Serie A with Bologna.

The 24-year-old was presented with the award by former AC Milan and England boss Fabio Capello in Salaborsa. Ferguson scored six goals and four assists for Champions League-chasing Bologna, before a season-ending injury in April, and received his award on crutches. The prestigious award, which is presented by the Associazione Bulgarelli and Italian Footballers' Association to the best midfielder in Italy's top flight, is in memory of former Bologna midfielder Giacomo Bulgarelli, who played for the club for 16 years between 1969 and 1975.Inter Milan's Simone Inzaghi was awarded Best Coach, while former Juventus and Parma goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was given a lifetime achievement award.

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