最優秀選手さいゆうしゅうせんしゅ Noun English jmdict 1 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) sports most valuable player;MVP 彼こそ本校で野球の最優秀選手だ。 He is the very best baseball player in our school.
選手せんしゅ Common Noun English jmdict 1 noun (common) (futsuumeishi) player (of a sport);athlete;team member アキラは上手なテニス選手です。 Akira is a good tennis player.