Real Madrid talisman Karim Benzema has been crowned as Uefa`s Men`s Player of the Year for his ludicrous goal-scoring exploits both domestically and in Europe over the course of last season, reports the Mirror.
The Frenchman was a worthy winner of the award for multiple reasons, including his stunning 15-goal haul across last term`s Champions League campaign. The forward played a vital role in Los Blancos` triumphant run that saw them go all the way to lift the trophy for a stunning 14th time.
Benzema was one of three shortlisted nominees, with Santiago Bernabeu teammate Thibaut Courtois also up for the gong as well as M anchester City superstar Kevin de Bruyne.
Carlo Ancelotti`s Real Ma drid side toppled Liverpool in last season`s final with Brazilian star Vinicius Jr nothing the crucial goal. It was a proud evening for the La Liga titans, as Ancelotti was also handed the Men`s Coach of the Year award.
Benzema takes the crown off of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho, who was handed last season`s edition of the award for his stellar displays on the way to the Blues` memorable tournament triumph in 2021.
Real Madrid knocked Chelsea out of last season`s Champions League and they have also dethroned them in the individual awards, with Ancelotti taking Thomas Tuchel`s title of reigning Coach of the Year.
Carlo Ancelotti`s Real Ma drid side toppled Liverpool in last season`s final with Brazilian star Vinicius Jr nothing the crucial goal. It was a proud evening for the La Liga titans, as Ancelotti was also handed the Men`s Coach of the Year award.
Benzema takes the crown off of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho, who was handed last season`s edition of the award for his stellar displays on the way to the Blues` memorable tournament triumph in 2021.
Real Madrid knocked Chelsea out of last season`s Champions League and they have also dethroned them in the individual awards, with Ancelotti taking Thomas Tuchel`s title of reigning Coach of the Year.
