France recently honored its standout performers of the season, with Paris Saint-Germain dominating the awards ceremony, bagging four trophies.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was once again named the “Best Player” for the second consecutive year after leading the goal-scoring charts with 25 goals. The Swedish striker also clinched the “Best Goal of the Year” award.
Joining Ibrahimovic in the winners’ circle, Marco Verratti was named “Best Hope,” while Salvatore Sirigu was recognized as the “Best Goalkeeper.”
Other notable awards included Alphonse Aréola being named the “Best Goalkeeper” in Ligue 2, and René Girard of Lille winning the “Best Coach in Ligue 1” accolade.
A special Trophy of Honor was presented to Bastia’s goalkeeper, Mickael Landreau, who holds the record for the most matches played in Ligue 1 (617) and is retiring at the end of the season.
The season’s typical teams for both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 were also unveiled, featuring players like Serge Aurier.
Full List of Awards:
- Best Hope: Marco Verratti (PSG)
- Best Player: Gaétane Thiney (Juvisy)
- Best Referees: Ruddy Buquet, Frédéric Cano, Stéphanie Frappart
- Best Goalkeeper in Ligue 2: Alphonse Areola (Lens)
- Best Goalkeeper in Ligue 1: Salvatore Sirigu (PSG)
- Trophy of Honor: Mickael Landreau
- Football Foundation Trophy: “Rêves” Association
- Special LFP Trophy: Peace & Sport
- Best Goal in Ligue 1: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG)
- Best Ligue 2 Coach: Albert Cartier (Metz)
- Typical Ligue 2 Team: Areola, Metanire, Marchal, Yahia, Beal, Kante, Louis, Salibur, Nivet, Delort, Sakho
- Best Ligue 1 Coach: René Girard (Lille)
- Typical Ligue 1 Team: Sirigu, Aurier, Thiago Silva, Perrin, Kurzawa, Verratti, Thiago Motta, Rodriguez, Cavani, Lacazette, Ibrahimovic
- Best Ligue 2 Player: Diafra Sakho (Metz)
- Best Ligue 1 Player: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG)
Tags: Areola, Aurier, Diafra Sakho, France, Landreau, Ligue 1, Ligue 2, Metz, PSG, Rewards, Sirigu, UNFP, Verratti, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
