Friday, December 5, 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo named European Footballer of the Year by France Football, as Eusebio and Figo


Cristiano Ronaldo was named European Footballer of the Year for 2008 by France Football magazine on Tuesday. He is the third Portuguese player to win this award and the first English-based player since Michael Owen in 2001.

According to Infostrada, Cristiano Ronaldo is the fourth Manchester United player to be named European Footballer of the Year and the first United player to win for 40 years.

Portuguese players winning the European Player of the Year award
Year Name Club

2008 Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United
2000 Luis Figo Real Madrid
1965 Eusébio Benfica

English-based players winning the European Player of the Year award
Year Name Nation Club

2008 Cristiano Ronaldo POR Manchester United
2001 Michael Owen ENG Liverpool
1968 George Best NIR Manchester United
1966 Bobby Charlton ENG Manchester United
1964 Denis Law SCO Manchester United
1956 Stanley Matthews ENG Blackpool

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