Erling Haaland, the Manchester City striker, emerged victorious as UEFA’s Men’s Player of the Year, while his manager, Pep Guardiola, earned recognition as the Coach of the Year. During their acceptance speeches, women’s award winners Aitana Bonmati and Sarina Wiegman addressed the challenges faced by Spanish football.
The Norwegian sensation, Haaland, clinched the title after a triumphant season with Manchester City, during which he played an instrumental role in securing three major trophies: the Champions League, English Premier League, and FA Cup. He outperformed his teammate Kevin De Bruyne and the 2022 World Cup champion Lionel Messi.
