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Karim Benzema crowned UEFA Men’s Player of the Year

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.

Karim Benzema crowned UEFA Men's Player of the Year

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.

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