Liverpool forward Sadio Mane says he never knew the winners of the Premier League also received individual medals.
The Reds are 22 points clear at the top of the table and closing in on a first title for 30 years, but Mane says he is not interested in personal accolades.
"I heard yesterday that if we win the league, we will have a medal," Mane told BBC World Service.
"I never knew that happened, but I don't care about medals."
Mane finished as a runner-up last season and, despite the Reds being so far clear that they could win the title in March, the 27-year-old says his side's domestic dominance this term "has not been easy".
"Easy? Oh, I wish," he said. "We know the Premier League is the best league in the world and every single game you have to give 100% if you want to win.
"It's what we always try and I think it's working very well but we have to keep working hard to get what we want.
"Our target from the beginning was to win the league, so if we win it, it will be great for the club and for the fans."
Mane was signed by Jurgen Klopp in the summer of 2016 when he joined from Southampton, and the forward says he would be "honoured" if the German receives a statue at Anfield.
"For sure I think there will be one because he is a great manager and he is doing very well for the club and the players," he said.
"He has his specific way of doing things and he gives his players more responsibility on the pitch which is really important.
"At the same time, he is very friendly with his players so that is one of his big strengths."
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