Sebastián Coates, Best Defender of the Month in Liga NOS: "I hope to continue like this"

The Sporting CP centre-back received his March award

Sporting CP's centre-back, Sebastián Coates, received, this Monday, at Academia Sporting, his Best Defender of March in Liga NOS award.

For the 30-year-old Uruguayan player, this was his second consecutive monthly award, with Coates leaving a grateful word to his teammates and to all those who voted for him.

"Thanks to everyone who voted for me, and also to my teammates. I hope to continue like this", said the Lions' captain.

It should be mentioned that the defender racked up 24,29% of the votes, surpassing the competition of Otamendi (SL Benfica) with 16,53%, and Pepe (FC Porto), with 13,57%. During this period, Coates featured in two triumphs, having also scored one goal against Santa Clara in the 93rd minute of the match.