Fenton becomes second player to win Footballer of the Year twice February 20, 2021 Dublin's Brian Fenton celebrates as captain Stephen Cluxton lifts the Sam Maguire Cup Dublin midfielder Brian Fenton has been crowned Footballer of the Year for the second time in three years. The Raheny powerhouse now becomes only the second player to win the most coveted individual award in gaelic football twice since its inception in 1995, following in the footsteps of Meath's Trevor Giles (1996 and 1999). His team-mate Ciaran Kilkenny and Mayo sharpshooter Cillian O'Connor were also in the running for the gong. Fenton, as always, was ever-present in the engine-room as the Dubs claimed a record six consecutive All-Ireland titles last December.