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Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema named UEFA Player of the Year

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Real Madrid and French striker Karim Benzema has been named by UEFA, as the 2022 Player of the Year following his impressive 2021/22 season with the Spanish champions.

The French international alongside his teammates, conquered the last season’s Champions League, winning a record-extending 14th title, and also emerged as the champions of the La Liga.

Benzema is also expected to win the 2022 Ballon D’Or when the ceremony takes place in October.

The 34-year-old scored 15 goals, and made an assist in the 12 matches he played for Madrid during the 2021/22 edition of the Champions League, winning the best player award for the competition.

He also completed what could be regarded as the best season of his career by winning the La Liga – Madrid’s 35th and their second in the last five years.

He also completed what could be regarded as the best season of his career by winning the La Liga – Madrid’s 35th and their second in the last five years.