This is why Harrison Afful was named Defender of the Year

Ghana defender Harrison Afful was on Friday night named Columbus Crew's Defender of the Year.

The 30-year-old, who was ranked the top right-back in the MLS, emerged top of his other competitors to claim the prize.

The Black Stars defender recorded 76 interceptions, three goals and three assists in 30 games played and started.

#CrewSC defender @thekingharrison was ranked the top rightback in @MLS this season by https://t.co/VAiHGkXOci.

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— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) October 28, 2016