The 27 year old striker powered the Madrid giants to last season’s UEFA Europa League triumph, scoring twice in their 3-0 win over Olympique Marseille in the final.

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Antoine Griezman finished well clear of Marseille's Dimitri Payet and Atlético Madrid team-mate Diego Godín to capture the second edition of the award, which was announced during the UEFA Europa League group stage draw in Monaco.

Two months later Griezmann picked up another man of the match prize in a major final, converting a penalty and playing a part in two other goals as France won the FIFA World Cup!

UEFA Mens Player of the Year Luca Modric beats Cristiano Ronaldo to European Player of the Year

He polled 388 votes to be crowned the Most Valuable Player of the 2017-18 UEFA Europa League.