Griezmann beats Messi and Ronaldo to Liga award
This file photo taken on September 17, 2016 shows Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann celebrating after scoring during their Spanish league match against Real Sporting de Gijon at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid. Griezmann was named La Liga player of the season for 2015/16 on October 24, 2016. PHOTO | GERARD JULIEN |
What you need to know:
- Atletico's Diego Simeone also took the coach of the season award while Barcelona's Uruguay striker Luis Suarez was named the top non-EU player.
- Atletico dominated the awards as Jan Oblak was best goalkeeper, Diego Godin top defender and Frenchman Griezmann also claimed the fans' award.
- Real Madrid weren't left empty-handed, though, as Luka Modric was named best midfielder.
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Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann was named La Liga player of the season for 2015/16 on Monday, ahead of the likes of star duo Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Atletico's Diego Simeone also took the coach of the season award while Barcelona's Uruguay striker Luis Suarez was named the top non-EU player.
Curiously, though, Barca's Argentina international Messi was recognised as the best forward at the award ceremony in Valencia.
Atletico dominated the awards as Jan Oblak was best goalkeeper, Diego Godin top defender and Frenchman Griezmann also claimed the fans' award.
Real Madrid weren't left empty-handed, though, as Luka Modric was named best midfielder.
