Karim Benzema, Real Madrid Captain named UEFA Player of the Year
Karim Benzema was rewarded for outstanding seasons by winning the UEFA men’s player of the year prize at a ceremony in Istanbul on Thursday.
Vondigest reports that the Frenchman won the prize ahead of team mate, Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City.
France striker Benzema captained Real Madrid to victory over Liverpool in the Champions League final and scored 15 goals in the competition.
Benzema topped the scoring charts last season in the Champions League with 15 goals.
The 34-year-old is the hot favourite to win the Ballon d’Or award later this year.
This online platform understands that Benzema played a key role as Madrid won LaLiga title this year, finishing 13 points ahead of Barcelona.
He has scored 35 times in 37 games as Carlo Ancelotti’s men lifted four trophies already in 2022.
