UEFA award: Haaland distanced Lewandowski clearly
As every year, UEFA has asked the coaches of the participating clubs as well as 55 journalists of all 55 UEFA member associations - selected by the European Sports Media (ESM) under the leadership of the European Sports - for their choice. In the gate, Edouard Mendy from FC Chelsea, in the defenders Ruben Slides (Manchester City) against the Champions League winner Cesar Azpilicueta and Antonio Rüdiger. In midfield, the jury chose N'Golo Kanté (FC Chelsea), the Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City) and teammate Jorgho - later elected to Europe's footballer of the year. In the storm, Goerschannig King Erling Haaland (eight games, ten gates) as expected against Robert Lewandowski (six games, five goals). For women, five players of FC Barcelona cleared the awards: goalkeeper Sandra Panos, defender Irene Paredes, Alexia Putellas - later also to Europe's footballer of the year - and scorer Jennifer Hermoso. The winners were announced in the context of the draw of the Champions ...