Liverpool midfielder Leighton Clarkson has been honoured for his loan spell at Aberdeen.

The 21-year-old has enjoyed an outstanding campaign in the Scottish Premiership.

After scoring four goals and managing seven assist, the midfielder earned the club's Young Player of the Year award.

Clarkson has boosted his side up to third place in the Scottish league table this term.

The only clubs ahead of Aberdeen are perennial trophy winners Celtic and Rangers.

Clarkson will be hoping that he can make an impact with Liverpool's first team next season.