Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been awarded the 2022 UEFA Player of the Year award after an extraordinary 2021-2022 season in which he and his teammates won the Champions League.
Benzema has scored 15 goals and provided 1 assist in the 12 games he has played for Real Madrid in the 2021-2022 UEFA Champions League. The French striker was the best player in the team that won the European Championship, so it is clear that he deserved the award.
The French forward is expected to win the 2022 Ballon d’Or in October. Benzema finished the best season of his career and was the best player in the world of football last season. In addition, Real Madrid also had a very successful season by winning La Liga, dominating fashion and also shining in the Champions League.
Karim Benzema has been hidden from the radar for years. Now it’s time for him to collect the prizes.