Published September 01,2023
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Manchester City‘s Norwegian striker Erling Haaland was on Thursday named the 2022-23 UEFA Men’s Player of the Year.
Haaland beat off competitors from his teammate Kevin De Bruyne and former Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lionel Messi.
“I am honored to have been named UEFA Men’s Player of the Year,” the 23-year-old mentioned. “There are so many top talents across Europe who could have won this award, so I am really grateful to everyone who voted for me.”
Haaland helped his crew clinch the “Famous Treble”-winning a home title, home cup, and European cup in the identical season-as Man City bagged the UEFA Champions League, the English Premier League title and the FA Cup within the 2022-23 season.
GUARDIOLA NAMED MEN’S COACH OF THE YEAR
Man City’s head coach Pep Guardiola was in the meantime named the 2022-23 UEFA Men’s Coach of the Year.
“Congratulations to Pep and his staff for winning this award, a deserved recognition for an incredible season,” mentioned the English membership’s director of soccer, Txiki Begiristain.
“To win three trophies was extraordinary and to lift the Champions League trophy for the first time was such a special moment,” he added.
Guardiola, 52, has clinched 15 main trophies since becoming a member of Manchester City in 2016, together with 5 Premier League titles, one UEFA Super Cup, two FA Cups, 4 League Cups, one Champions League, and two Community Shields.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
