most valuable player
/ˌməʊst ˌvæljuəbl ˈpleɪə(r)/
/ˌməʊst ˌvæljuəbl ˈpleɪər/
(abbreviation MVP)
- (in some US sports) the award and name given to the best player in a game or series of games or during a particular season. The best known are in American football, baseball and basketball. The players given the award are usually chosen by sports journalists. compare (the) man of the match