He's on a shortlist with Kevin De Bruyne, Ronaldo and Thiago.
Republic of Ireland international Nathan Collins has been nominated for the Premier League's Player of the Month award for April.
The 21-year-old defender made six league starts for the Clarets during the period, scoring goals in wins over Everton and Southampton.
Collins was handed his first senior international start in March - earning man of the match in a friendly win over Lithuania at the Aviva Stadium.
The Leixlip native is nominated with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Cristiano Ronaldo and Thiago Alcantara.
Monday Morning Sports Update
Sunday Morning Sports Update
Kildare's Lauren Walsh Sits Third Place As Weather Disrupts Wistron Ladies Open
Kellie Harrington Reveals She's Coming Out Of Retirement
Three Kildare Players Have Been Named In Match Day Squad URC Against Zebre
Friday Morning Sports Update
Sarah Keane Confirmed As CEO Of Cricket Ireland
Jason Holland Will Step Down As Assistant Coach With New Zealand
