31.05.2026 19:30
National footballer Arda Güler, who plays for the world giant Real Madrid, was chosen as the best breakthrough player of the season in the UEFA Champions League. The 21-year-old player scored 2 goals and made 4 assists this season, while PSG's Kvaratskhelia won the player of the season award. UEFA also announced the best 11 of the season.
UEFA has announced the awards for the 2025/2026 season.
GREAT HONOR FOR OUR NATIONAL FOOTBALLER
National footballer Arda Güler, who plays for Real Madrid, has been selected as the best breakthrough player of the season in the UEFA Champions League.
In a statement from UEFA, Arda Güler's performance in the Champions League was highlighted, stating, 'He emerged as a driving force in Real Madrid's league stage victory against Juventus in October, thanks to the control and creativity he brought to his team's midfield, winning the man of the match award that night.'
The 21-year-old national footballer, who scored 2 of his goals this season in the Champions League during the quarterfinal match against Bayern Munich, also provided assists for 4 goals.
PLAYER OF THE SEASON: KVARATSKHELIA
Paris Saint-Germain's Georgian footballer Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been named Player of the Season in the UEFA Champions League.
In UEFA's announcement, it was said about Kvaratskhelia, 'The exciting Georgian winger played a major role in Paris winning their second consecutive title. Throughout the tournament, he performed on the left wing, scoring ten goals and providing six assists.'
The 25-year-old left winger, who played 48 matches for Paris Saint-Germain this season, scored 19 goals.
TEAM OF THE SEASON ALSO ANNOUNCED
UEFA has announced the Team of the Season for the Champions League.
The announced team includes 5 players from season champions Paris Saint-Germain, 3 from finalists Arsenal, 2 from Bayern Munich, and 1 from Atletico Madrid.
The players in the Team of the Season are as follows:
Goalkeeper: David Raya (Arsenal)
Defenders: Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Gabriel (Arsenal), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain)
Midfielders: Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain)
Forwards: Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)