PFA Community Champion Awarded To Andreas and Dale

Fulham FC Foundation are delighted to announce Andreas Pereira and Olivia Dale as the 2023/24 recipients of the PFA Community Champion award.

Both players picked up the award after supporting various community activities and initiatives throughout the campaign.

Andreas' work included visiting All Saints Primary School in Fulham to meet students and teachers, and inspiring secondary school students at a Careers In Football event at Motspur Park.

Meanwhile, Olivia returned to her former primary school Hinchley Wood and was involved in the EmpowHer Festival, which gave girls aged five and above the opportunity to play on the Craven Cottage pitch.

The pair also took part in a panel at the Cottage to discuss mental health for the Premier League Inspires programme.

Mat Doolan, Business Development and Communications Manager at Fulham FC Foundation, said: “Andreas and Olivia have gone above and beyond this season engaging with a wide range of young people we engage with at Fulham FC Foundation.

"For these young people, everyone wearing the badge of Fulham FC is a hero and a role model, but the way Andreas and Olivia have taken the time to understand them as individuals and learn about the Foundation programmes they are involved in is outstanding. They truly are champions, both on the pitch and in the community!”

Maheta Molango, CEO of the Professional Footballers’ Association, said: “The PFA has once again been immensely proud of the outstanding efforts of players this season and we feel they should be recognised for their support and involvement in the local community.

"The award will hopefully raise awareness of the importance many of our members attach to their roles off the pitch and highlight their continued commitment to support those most in need along with engaging in areas where they have a personal interest.

"We would like to offer our congratulations to this season’s recipients of the 2023/24 PFA Community Champion award.”