Haaland named best player trailing Messi

KATHMANDU: Erling Haaland of Norway, who plays for Manchester City, was named UEFA Player of the Year this year.

The European Football Federation (UEFA) announced the greatest player of the year in a presentation Friday night.

Holland won the European Player of the Year award over Lionel Messi and Kevin De Bruyne. Last season, Haaland has 12 goals and one assist in 11 Champions League games for City, as well as 36 goals and eight assists in 37 Premier League games.

Similarly, Aitana Bonmati of Spain has been named European female player of the year. Similarly, Pep Guardiola of Manchester City has been named the best coach of the year.