Cristiano Ronaldo named UEFA's Best Player in Europe

PanARMENIAN.Net - Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was named UEFA's Best Player in Europe for 2015-16, per UEFA.com. It's the second time Ronaldo has claimed the honor, Bleacher Report says.

He won the award over Real Madrid's Gareth Bale and Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann, the other two finalists.

Ronaldo was quick to shower his teammates with praise, however: “It's a great honor. My teammates are the key—they are the key every year. I work hard myself but without their help this would not be possible. Thanks to my teammates from Real Madrid and Portugal. [Winning EURO] was different because I've won the Champions League three times now. To win something with Portugal was the highlight of my career.”

Given his accomplishments in the 2015-16 season, his selection doesn't come as much of a surprise.

Ronaldo led Real Madrid to a UEFA Champions League title, the 11th time Real Madrid have accomplished the feat. He was phenomenal in La Liga and Champions League play, tallying 51 goals and 15 assists in 48 total appearances between the two competitions.