Kitchee get deserved golden reward after season’s effort!! Asier Illarramendi's side have been crowned Hong Kong Premier League champions in style, just days after suffering a narrow 1-2 defeat in the League Cup final. Asier's stunning header to Lee Man wasn't enough to secure the cup title, but football has rewarded the resilience of Mong Kog's team days later, turning the league title colors to blue with a 2-0 victory against BG Rangers.

This Hong Kong Premier League title thus joins Asier's extensive list of achievements, which already includes the Copa del Rey he won with Real Sociedad, while with Real Madrid he conquered a Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, Club World Cup, and his first Copa del Rey.

Illarramendi has been a key part of the team that won the title, playing in 12 matches, 11 of them as a starter and completing full performance on 10 of them. He has played 997 minutes, making the difference through his worldclass-quality skills in the champions' midfield line. His tally includes one goal and three assists, all of which contributed to the team's victory in the league by the Asian club.