Controversial Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was named the English Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) player of the year on Sunday.

The 27-year-old Uruguayan, who will lead his country at the World Cup in Brazil in June, has scored 30 goals and contributed 12 assists this season as Liverpool tops the Premier League standings with two matches remaining.

"The Premier League is full of really great players and so it is a great honor when these players recognize your work on the pitch," Suarez said.