Lewandowski named European Footballer of the Year 2020

TIL Desk Sports/ Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski has won the 2019/20 UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award. “It’s an amazing feeling. I would like to thank the teammates and coaches I work with every day.

Obviously I’d like to thank my family as well,” said Lewandowski as per the Bayern’s official website on Thursday. “As a little boy I dreamed of playing in the big stadiums. Standing here now means a lot to me,” continued the 32-year-old.

The Pole scored 55 goals in 47 games on the way to the 2020 treble – he only missed five games – and was the top scorer in the Bundesliga (34 goals), Champions League (15) and the DFB Cup (6). He also provided 10 assists.

Meanwhile, his teammate Manuel Neuer became goalkeeper of the year, Joshua Kimmich was chosen as best defender, while De Bruyne won the prize for the best midfielder. Bayern coach Hans-Dieter Flick received the UEFA Men’s Coach of the Year 2019/20 award.